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The New Google Maps Traffic Widget on Android: What, When, Why
The New Google Maps Traffic Widget on Android: What, When, Why

19 Jun 2022, 15:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps is getting a new traffic widget on Android, therefore letting users see the nearby conditions without launching the app

 
New Google Maps Update for Android Now Available, Major Bug Still Not Fixed
New Google Maps Update for Android Now Available, Major Bug Still Not Fixed

16 Jun 2022, 22:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Google Maps has recently been released to Android devices, but the dark mode glitch still appears to be there

 
New Google Maps Update on Android Makes It Easier to See Nearby Traffic
New Google Maps Update on Android Makes It Easier to See Nearby Traffic

15 Jun 2022, 22:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has just announced a new nearby traffic widget for the Android version of Google Maps

 
Google Maps Built Into Cars Goes Crazy, That’s Why We Need Waze
Google Maps Built Into Cars Goes Crazy, That’s Why We Need Waze

15 Jun 2022, 21:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google’s navigation app is apparently misbehaving on Android Automotive, as it sometimes repeats the last session for no clear reason

 
Google Maps Gets a Big Feature Copied from Waze
Google Maps Gets a Big Feature Copied from Waze

14 Jun 2022, 21:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has started the rollout of toll information in Google Maps, a feature that it originally announced earlier this year

 
There’s No Reason to Be Excited About the New-Generation CarPlay
There’s No Reason to Be Excited About the New-Generation CarPlay

12 Jun 2022, 10:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has recently announced what it describes as a new-generation CarPlay experience that will be available in new cars

 
How to Fix the Google Maps Dark Mode Bug on Android Auto
How to Fix the Google Maps Dark Mode Bug on Android Auto

12 Jun 2022, 08:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps always starts with the dark mode enabled on Android Auto; the fix is much easier than you’d be tempted to believe

 
Not Much But More Than Nothing: Widespread Google Maps Bug Gets Google’s Attention
Not Much But More Than Nothing: Widespread Google Maps Bug Gets Google’s Attention

10 Jun 2022, 21:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A member of the Android Auto team says that all the reports indicating Google Maps is stuck in the dark mode are now looked into

 
It’s OK to Hate the Google Maps Dark Mode on Android Auto
It’s OK to Hate the Google Maps Dark Mode on Android Auto

8 Jun 2022, 21:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / And it’s all because the dark mode keeps coming back, no matter if you want to use it or not; it all seems to be a widespread glitch for now

 
Recent Android Auto Update Is Bad News for an Essential Feature
Recent Android Auto Update Is Bad News for an Essential Feature

7 Jun 2022, 21:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the most recent Android Auto updates is said to be breaking down the phone calls that are initiated by Google Assistant

 
Apple Is Building the Android Automotive Rival Google Never Wanted
Apple Is Building the Android Automotive Rival Google Never Wanted

6 Jun 2022, 22:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has announced the evolved version of CarPlay that would be pre-installed on new vehicles starting next year

 
Getting a Wireless Android Auto Adapter Should Theoretically Be Easier Now (Not Really)
Getting a Wireless Android Auto Adapter Should Theoretically Be Easier Now (Not Really)

6 Jun 2022, 21:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While the makers of AAWireless are working on a dedicated online store, Motorola’s MA1 adapter is now available at Best Buy as well

 
Google Apparently Had No Idea a Top Google Maps Feature Was Removed
Google Apparently Had No Idea a Top Google Maps Feature Was Removed

6 Jun 2022, 04:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The satellite view that is bundled with Google Maps on all platforms is no longer available on Android Auto; Google is asking for more information

 
First Android Auto 7.8 Version Now Available for Download
First Android Auto 7.8 Version Now Available for Download

4 Jun 2022, 21:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The very first beta build of Android Auto 7.8 can now be manually installed on Android devices that aren’t enrolled in the program

 
With Android 13 on the Radar, Android Auto on Android 12 Is Still a Huge Mess
With Android 13 on the Radar, Android Auto on Android 12 Is Still a Huge Mess

4 Jun 2022, 10:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug that was first reported back in October seems to be ignored by Google, despite making it impossible to run Android Auto on Android 12

 
The Queen Is Now a Navigation Voice on Waze Because Really Why Not
The Queen Is Now a Navigation Voice on Waze Because Really Why Not

3 Jun 2022, 22:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has recently announced a new limited-time update that is supposed to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

 
Essential Google Maps Feature No Longer Available on Android Auto
Essential Google Maps Feature No Longer Available on Android Auto

3 Jun 2022, 21:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps users have discovered that the satellite mode isn’t available anymore following a recent Android Auto update

 
Highly Anticipated Android Auto Update Is Now Available for All Users
Highly Anticipated Android Auto Update Is Now Available for All Users

1 Jun 2022, 03:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Android Auto update is up for grabs for all users through the Google Play Store; this update includes one major fix

 
This Critical Google Maps Crash on Android Auto Really Shouldn’t Be Ignored
This Critical Google Maps Crash on Android Auto Really Shouldn’t Be Ignored

31 May 2022, 10:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users who are running Google Maps on Android Auto discovered that the application freezes when enabling the satellite view

 
Antivirus Company Warns Hackers Could Break Into Your Car Due to Third-Party Apps
Antivirus Company Warns Hackers Could Break Into Your Car Due to Third-Party Apps

31 May 2022, 08:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kaspersky says that way too many third-party apps for connected cars come with security risks that eventually expose owners and their vehicles