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Google Maps for Android Gets a New Feature You Didn't Know You Need
Google Maps for Android Gets a New Feature You Didn't Know You Need

11 May 2024, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The mobile version of the app now highlights a street when you search for it; it previously put only a simple pin on the street

 
Android Auto 12 Now Available for Download: Everything You Need To Know
Android Auto 12 Now Available for Download: Everything You Need To Know

10 May 2024, 07:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first Android Auto 12 build landed online a few minutes ago; the app is primarily aimed at beta testers who want to try out the update early

 
Google Found a Way to Improve Google Maps Navigation During Bad Weather
Google Found a Way to Improve Google Maps Navigation During Bad Weather

8 May 2024, 13:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently patented a new system to provide the driver with "enhanced navigation instructions under difficult driving conditions"

 
Android Auto 11.9 Is Here, Here's How to Update Without Waiting
Android Auto 11.9 Is Here, Here's How to Update Without Waiting

7 May 2024, 10:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just started the rollout of another Android Auto stable build; these steps let users download it without waiting

 
The Mysterious Error That Locks Volume Control on Android Auto
The Mysterious Error That Locks Volume Control on Android Auto

3 May 2024, 04:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An old bug that hit the Android Auto user base in 2023 is still around, as Google never released a fix; users can't adjust the volume when the app is running

 
Android Auto Hits Fatal Error Right When Drivers Need It the Most
Android Auto Hits Fatal Error Right When Drivers Need It the Most

2 May 2024, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new bug hitting Android Auto causes the app to close mid-drive and no longer start after replugging the phone into the USB port

 
Android Auto Starts Spamming Users With Scary Alert, Using the App "Feels Dangerous"
Android Auto Starts Spamming Users With Scary Alert, Using the App "Feels Dangerous"

1 May 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new message in Android Auto tells users that their phones are getting hot, recommending they turn off the camera to restore the app

 
How to Remove Your Waze Navigation History
How to Remove Your Waze Navigation History

30 Apr 2024, 16:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here's what you must do to delete the previous trips stored in Waze on your smartphone; the feature can't be disabled completely

 
How to Use Your Voice for Navigation on Waze
How to Use Your Voice for Navigation on Waze

29 Apr 2024, 14:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze comes with support for a wide range of navigation voices in various languages but also lets users record their voice for guidance

 
Pre-Release Version of Android 11.9 Spotted Online, Users Can Download It Right Now
Pre-Release Version of Android 11.9 Spotted Online, Users Can Download It Right Now

28 Apr 2024, 08:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto has landed in the beta stage, and as per Google's typical approach, it comes without a changelog

 
Android Auto 11.8 Now Available With a Change Google Probably Forgot About
Android Auto 11.8 Now Available With a Change Google Probably Forgot About

25 Apr 2024, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has started enabling the new Settings menu design in Android Auto; the rollout starts with app version 11.8

 
This Is the Polestar Phone: Everything You Must Know About the $1,000 Android Phone
This Is the Polestar Phone: Everything You Must Know About the $1,000 Android Phone

24 Apr 2024, 14:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Polestar has officially unveiled the Polestar Phone; the device is exclusive to the Chinese market and carries a premium price tag

 
Polestar Phone Revealed Ahead of Official Launch: Shut Up and Take My Money
Polestar Phone Revealed Ahead of Official Launch: Shut Up and Take My Money

22 Apr 2024, 04:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The automaker will unveil its first phone on April 23; here's what it looks and everything else we know about it a day before the event

 
Next-Gen Google Maps: New Feature Scans User Reviews for Precise Navigation
Next-Gen Google Maps: New Feature Scans User Reviews for Precise Navigation

21 Apr 2024, 09:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has found a new way to provide EV charging information based on information provided in reviews by Google Maps users

 
This Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless Adapter Lets You Stream Videos to Your Car
This Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless Adapter Lets You Stream Videos to Your Car

20 Apr 2024, 15:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 3-in-1 adapter allows you to convert Android Auto and CarPlay into a wireless connection; as a bonus, you also get AirPlay support

 
Time to Update: Widespread Android Auto Bug Finally Resolved
Time to Update: Widespread Android Auto Bug Finally Resolved

19 Apr 2024, 12:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The bug causing WhatsApp to fail to send messages with voice commands has finally been resolved; users must update the app

 
Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It
Google Maps Gets a New-Generation Feature, Some Drivers Won't Like It

18 Apr 2024, 14:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application will start suggesting alternate travel modes, including walking and public transportation, to defined destinations

 
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed

17 Apr 2024, 13:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started emailing users that the review drafts for Google Maps will be removed in July; saving new drafts will no longer be possible

 
Google Maps Gets a Subtle Feature That Makes Perfect Sense on Android Auto
Google Maps Gets a Subtle Feature That Makes Perfect Sense on Android Auto

17 Apr 2024, 12:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The application now allows the setting for 3D buildings to roam across devices so that you can make your configuration on the mobile phone

 
2024 Will Be the Year of Android, So What Does This Mean for Android Auto and CarPlay?
2024 Will Be the Year of Android, So What Does This Mean for Android Auto and CarPlay?

16 Apr 2024, 16:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Estimates indicate that Android will grow significantly compared to Apple's competitor, with competition in the mobile market getting fiercer