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Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: Their Strengths and Weaknesses
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: Their Strengths and Weaknesses

7 Jun 2024, 22:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The battle between the two apps has reached a new point where Apple hopes to win you over and make Google Maps redundant

 
Everyone Can Now Download Android Auto 12.1, Here's How
Everyone Can Now Download Android Auto 12.1, Here's How

7 Jun 2024, 21:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 12.1 has reached the production stage, so it's now rolling out to users through the Google Play Store for all devices

 
Update ASAP: Google Maps Gets Emergency Patch on Android Auto
Update ASAP: Google Maps Gets Emergency Patch on Android Auto

6 Jun 2024, 03:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has resolved the beta bug breaking down Google Maps on Android Auto; a new version is now available for download

 
Our Cars Might Be Cursed: Android Auto, Honda, and the Issues That Keep Coming Back
Our Cars Might Be Cursed: Android Auto, Honda, and the Issues That Keep Coming Back

4 Jun 2024, 12:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda buyers are once again struggling with connection problems in their cars; just like before, nobody knows if the culprit is the car or the app

 
Android Auto 12.1 Spotted Online, Download Links Now Live
Android Auto 12.1 Spotted Online, Download Links Now Live

1 Jun 2024, 22:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The first Android Auto 12.1 beta is now available for download, and testers can give it a try before the production rollout begins

 
It's 2024, and This Essential Google Maps Feature Is Still Missing
It's 2024, and This Essential Google Maps Feature Is Still Missing

1 Jun 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps might be the world's number one mobile navigation application, but this doesn't mean it's also a flawless solution

 
Waze Delays the Adoption of a Brilliant Google Maps Feature
Waze Delays the Adoption of a Brilliant Google Maps Feature

30 May 2024, 12:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says it finalized the 2024 roadmap, so one feature will no longer be released this year; it could still come eventually

 
CarPlay Will Lock Users in Apple's Ecosystem and Throw Away the Key
CarPlay Will Lock Users in Apple's Ecosystem and Throw Away the Key

28 May 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The next-generation CarPlay is around the corner, with the first models running the improved experience to launch this year

 
Time to Fix Android Auto? More Than Half of Google's Users Are Ready to Jump Ship
Time to Fix Android Auto? More Than Half of Google's Users Are Ready to Jump Ship

28 May 2024, 03:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recent statistics show that a whopping 57% share of Google's users plan to abandon the company's phones for another brand

 
Samsung and Android Auto: A Duo That Pushes Users to iPhones and CarPlay Too Often
Samsung and Android Auto: A Duo That Pushes Users to iPhones and CarPlay Too Often

27 May 2024, 12:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The experience with Android Auto on a Samsung device has become a major challenge, as not even the top-end models are flawless

 
Good News for Android Auto and CarPlay As Several Apps Now Available for All Users
Good News for Android Auto and CarPlay As Several Apps Now Available for All Users

26 May 2024, 06:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto and CarPlay app ecosystems keep growing thanks to more developers bringing their software to the two platforms

 
What's Going On? The Critical Android Auto Bug Causing Head Units to Malfunction
What's Going On? The Critical Android Auto Bug Causing Head Units to Malfunction

25 May 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A glitch that appeared in late December is still around these days, causing head units to restart when Android Auto tries to load

 
How This Great New Waze Feature Could Become the First Thing Users Disable
How This Great New Waze Feature Could Become the First Thing Users Disable

23 May 2024, 10:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speed bumps are finally here, giving drivers extra time to slow down when they approach a flagged location; there's also a major shortcoming

 
How an Android Update Is Now Forcing Android Auto Wireless Users To Return to Cables
How an Android Update Is Now Forcing Android Auto Wireless Users To Return to Cables

22 May 2024, 11:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An Android system update breaks down the wireless connection for a significant number of users, forcing them to use the wired version

 
Highly Anticipated Waze Feature Starts Rolling Out
Highly Anticipated Waze Feature Starts Rolling Out

21 May 2024, 21:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has started releasing speed bump warnings; they are available on mobile devices and on Android Auto and CarPlay

 
CarPlay 2.0 Is Late to the Party, So More Cars Will Get Android Automotive
CarPlay 2.0 Is Late to the Party, So More Cars Will Get Android Automotive

20 May 2024, 07:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has quietly revealed that more cars will adopt Android Automotive, as two more carmakers decided to install the OS in future models

 
Android Auto 1, CarPlay 0: Apple Must Act Fast
Android Auto 1, CarPlay 0: Apple Must Act Fast

19 May 2024, 09:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google's commitment to improving Android Auto was reiterated at this week's I/O event, making CarPlay feel old and outdated

 
Good News for Android Auto As Another App Now Available for All Users
Good News for Android Auto As Another App Now Available for All Users

19 May 2024, 06:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto app ecosystem keeps growing, with another popular app now available in the car thanks to a recent update

 
Waze Turns to YouTuber for Special Car Icon, Navigation Voice
Waze Turns to YouTuber for Special Car Icon, Navigation Voice

19 May 2024, 06:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has released a new pack of goodies for Waze users, this time thanks to a collaboration with YouTuber Dashie

 
More Apps Coming to Android Automotive as Google Unlocks New Category
More Apps Coming to Android Automotive as Google Unlocks New Category

19 May 2024, 05:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant confirmed that it's expanding the Android Automotive app ecosystem with the addition of messaging and VoIP apps