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Please Don't Use This Fix for the Horrible Android Auto Call Bug
Please Don't Use This Fix for the Horrible Android Auto Call Bug

12 Mar 2024, 13:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users discovered that tapping the call screen to toggle between the phone's speaker and Bluetooth fixes the broken call audio

 
One of the Easiest Ways To Play YouTube in the Background on Android Is Going Away
One of the Easiest Ways To Play YouTube in the Background on Android Is Going Away

11 Mar 2024, 17:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you used a Xiaomi phone to listen to your favorite music on YouTube without paying for Premium… your favorite option is getting the axe

 
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Battle Is About to Get Intense
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Battle Is About to Get Intense

10 Mar 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has no option but to become fully committed to CarPlay, as the platform spearheads the company's foray into the automotive world

 
Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature So Subtle You Won't Even Notice It
Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature So Subtle You Won't Even Notice It

10 Mar 2024, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google keeps improving the experience with Google Maps on Android Auto, adding refined styling for the ETA to the destination

 
New Update: Android Auto 11.5 Now Available for Download
New Update: Android Auto 11.5 Now Available for Download

10 Mar 2024, 07:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Android Auto version has reached the production phase; the beta build was released a few days ago to users in the testing program

 
Android Auto Causing Phone Overheating, Users Pulling Over Immediately
Android Auto Causing Phone Overheating, Users Pulling Over Immediately

8 Mar 2024, 07:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that their mobile devices overheat immediately as they connect them to media receivers to run Android Auto

 
Using Offline Maps: The Mysterious Waze Message Causing So Much Confusion
Using Offline Maps: The Mysterious Waze Message Causing So Much Confusion

8 Mar 2024, 06:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The "using offline maps" message keeps coming back for some Waze users, making them believe the app now has offline functionality

 
Uber Finally Starts Rolling Out Android Auto Support for Drivers
Uber Finally Starts Rolling Out Android Auto Support for Drivers

7 Mar 2024, 18:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Better late than never: the feature announced last year is now rolling out to drivers; users in Canada are the first to receive it

 
You Didn't See This Coming: Teeny-Tiny Android Keyboard Due to Android Auto
You Didn't See This Coming: Teeny-Tiny Android Keyboard Due to Android Auto

5 Mar 2024, 11:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Anatomy of a bug: Android Auto causes the Android keyboard to become that tiny little thing you can no longer use on your phone

 
Google Is Ready to Resolve One of the Biggest Google Maps Navigation Shortcomings
Google Is Ready to Resolve One of the Biggest Google Maps Navigation Shortcomings

5 Mar 2024, 05:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company will start showing building entrances in Google Maps, helping users running navigation to find their way at a destination

 
The Latest Android Auto Feature Proves Google Should Unban YouTube in the Car
The Latest Android Auto Feature Proves Google Should Unban YouTube in the Car

4 Mar 2024, 13:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto now marks applications only allowed when the vehicle is parked more clearly, so why isn't YouTube permitted in the car?

 
Latest Android Auto Update Gets Feature to Show Apps You Can't Use While Driving
Latest Android Auto Update Gets Feature to Show Apps You Can't Use While Driving

4 Mar 2024, 05:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has quietly updated Android Auto with a small label for apps that can't run when the vehicle is in motion; the feature is now rolling out

 
Android Auto 11.5 Spotted Online, First Build Now Available
Android Auto 11.5 Spotted Online, First Build Now Available

3 Mar 2024, 09:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 11.5 has landed in the beta program, giving users the chance to try it out before the production rollout begins

 
Google Should Probably Hire Anyone Who Can Fix This Android Auto Error
Google Should Probably Hire Anyone Who Can Fix This Android Auto Error

1 Mar 2024, 17:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new bug plaguing the Android Auto world causes the screen to freeze after the mobile device is connected to the infotainment system

 
New Phone, Same Problems: Escaping the Wrath of Android Auto Is Nearly Impossible
New Phone, Same Problems: Escaping the Wrath of Android Auto Is Nearly Impossible

28 Feb 2024, 14:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OnePlus 12 buyers claim they can't run Android Auto because the mobile device can't connect to the infotainment system in their cars

 
Google Maps Gets a Long-Overdue Feature, You've Probably Had It for a While
Google Maps Gets a Long-Overdue Feature, You've Probably Had It for a While

28 Feb 2024, 10:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has enabled glanceable directions in Google Maps for all users; the company announced the feature in 2023

 
Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 11.4: How to Download It Without Waiting
Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 11.4: How to Download It Without Waiting

27 Feb 2024, 09:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto landed online this week; the rollout process takes place in stages through the Google Play Store

 
How to Make Google Maps Load Faster on Android
How to Make Google Maps Load Faster on Android

25 Feb 2024, 20:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant says the easiest way to make Google Maps faster on an Android device is to start from scratch on the smartphone

 
It's Time for Apple to Launch Apple Maps on Android
It's Time for Apple to Launch Apple Maps on Android

24 Feb 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple is putting a lot of effort into upgrading the experience with Apple Maps, yet the company still ignores the most obvious direction

 
Essential Google Maps Voice Commands Broken on Android Auto
Essential Google Maps Voice Commands Broken on Android Auto

23 Feb 2024, 06:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users claim that getting important trip information when running Google Maps on Android Auto is now impossible due to a mysterious bug