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Android Auto 8.7 Now Available for All Users as Coolwalk Rollout Continues
Android Auto 8.7 Now Available for All Users as Coolwalk Rollout Continues

22 Jan 2023, 10:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto has been pushed to the stable channel; the rollout of the Coolwalk redesign is also making good progress

 
Google Allowing More Apps on Android Auto Is Huge News, Here’s Why
Google Allowing More Apps on Android Auto Is Huge News, Here’s Why

21 Jan 2023, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has decided to allow IoT apps on Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing users to control their smart homes from the car

 
Why Google Maps Could Fail to Determine Your Location on Android
Why Google Maps Could Fail to Determine Your Location on Android

20 Jan 2023, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / In order to figure out where you are and then follow you on the map (with or without navigation enabled) Google Maps needs a GPS connection

 
Google Maps Could Get a Lot Smarter, Send Users to Enjoy a Coffee When They Have the Time
Google Maps Could Get a Lot Smarter, Send Users to Enjoy a Coffee When They Have the Time

19 Jan 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New technology patented by Google allows Google Maps to automatically look for nearby POIs and suggest destinations based on your time

 
Three Years Later, a Major Android Auto Bug Finally Gets Fixed
Three Years Later, a Major Android Auto Bug Finally Gets Fixed

19 Jan 2023, 15:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Amazon has finally managed to resolve the glitch that caused its music app to play the wrong song on Android Auto when voice commands are being used

 
Google Podcasts Could Be the Next App to Get the Axe, Big Feature Already Removed
Google Podcasts Could Be the Next App to Get the Axe, Big Feature Already Removed

19 Jan 2023, 04:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just removed the ability to play podcasts from search, and this could be an indication that the app may soon go dark

 
Google Restarts Android Auto Bug Investigation After Original Fix Proves Useless
Google Restarts Android Auto Bug Investigation After Original Fix Proves Useless

18 Jan 2023, 16:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says it’s once again looking into a bug breaking down Android Auto when a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is used for the connection

 
New Clever Google Maps Feature Could Let Other Users Join the Navigation
New Clever Google Maps Feature Could Let Other Users Join the Navigation

18 Jan 2023, 05:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently patented a new system that allows Google Maps users to create a navigation session others can join from their own devices

 
Waze Planned Drives Feature Goes Missing, Internet Hero Finds a Fix
Waze Planned Drives Feature Goes Missing, Internet Hero Finds a Fix

17 Jan 2023, 21:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Planning drives in Waze suddenly seems to be a lot more complicated, as the feature is no longer available in the route planning screen

 
Spotify Playing the Same Two Songs Over and Over Again? Here’s What You Need to Know
Spotify Playing the Same Two Songs Over and Over Again? Here’s What You Need to Know

17 Jan 2023, 17:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A widespread glitch that plagued Spotify since at least December causes playlists to be broken, with the app playing the same two songs over and over again

 
Mysterious “Exclamation Mark” Error Shows Up on Android Auto 8.6, Here’s the Fix
Mysterious “Exclamation Mark” Error Shows Up on Android Auto 8.6, Here’s the Fix

16 Jan 2023, 16:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent stable version of Android Auto is causing an uncanny “exclamation mark” error that breaks down the connection

 
Users Rush to Update Android Auto Hoping to Get Coolwalk, End Up Unable to Use the App
Users Rush to Update Android Auto Hoping to Get Coolwalk, End Up Unable to Use the App

15 Jan 2023, 14:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some of the users who installed the most recent version of Android Auto are no longer able to use the app because the dock is missing

 
Android Auto Coolwalk Updated With Highly Anticipated Feature
Android Auto Coolwalk Updated With Highly Anticipated Feature

14 Jan 2023, 13:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The seek bar is finally available in Coolwalk; the feature is currently available only for users running the beta build of Android Auto

 
Android Auto Wireless Makes Users Regret Cables, Breaks Down Essential Phone Feature
Android Auto Wireless Makes Users Regret Cables, Breaks Down Essential Phone Feature

13 Jan 2023, 17:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new glitch that is only encountered by Android Auto wireless is making it harder for users to lock their phones when the app is running

 
How to Fix One of the Most Widespread Android Auto Bugs
How to Fix One of the Most Widespread Android Auto Bugs

12 Jan 2023, 04:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The “Hey, Google” wake-up phrase for Google Assistant isn’t working, so users need to trigger it manually by touching the mic icon

 
Good Luck Explaining This Android Auto Connection Bug as Even Google Seems Confused
Good Luck Explaining This Android Auto Connection Bug as Even Google Seems Confused

11 Jan 2023, 20:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users claim that Android Auto keeps disconnecting, with the connection between the phone and the head unit lost, when the battery hits 100%

 
Top Google Maps Alternative Now Available for More Android Users
Top Google Maps Alternative Now Available for More Android Users

11 Jan 2023, 07:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic has recently announced that its very own navigation app is launching the Visteon AllGo App Store, therefore reaching new users on Android Automotive

 
The Power of Android: Users Can Now Unlock Their Car Doors With Voice Commands
The Power of Android: Users Can Now Unlock Their Car Doors With Voice Commands

10 Jan 2023, 16:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Assistant is getting a new facelift on Android Automotive, this time with additional capabilities, including support for unlocking doors

 
“Feels Like Google Is Letting Waze Die”: Widespread Bug Makes Google Maps the Only Option
“Feels Like Google Is Letting Waze Die”: Widespread Bug Makes Google Maps the Only Option

9 Jan 2023, 15:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new glitch that’s impacting Android Auto users causes mysterious freezing on Waze, all while everything is running properly on Google Maps

 
Google Releases New Android Auto Update As Everybody Wants the Big Redesign
Google Releases New Android Auto Update As Everybody Wants the Big Redesign

8 Jan 2023, 13:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has recently released the very Android Auto update of the year; the new build is still in the beta stage for now