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Why Android Auto Coolwalk Mysteriously Disappears for Some Users
Why Android Auto Coolwalk Mysteriously Disappears for Some Users

15 Mar 2023, 05:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After a very painful wait, Android Auto Coolwalk sometimes goes away for some users; it all happens for a very good reason

 
One More Carmaker Likely to Adopt Android as CarPlay Is Slowly Losing Ground
One More Carmaker Likely to Adopt Android as CarPlay Is Slowly Losing Ground

14 Mar 2023, 17:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Porsche has confirmed it’s currently in talks with Google to bring its software to vehicles; a final decision hasn’t been made yet

 
Google Releases Android Auto 9.1, Everyone Can Download It Right Now
Google Releases Android Auto 9.1, Everyone Can Download It Right Now

14 Mar 2023, 06:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto is now available for download, obviously without a changelog; the APK installer is already live

 
Google Needs Help to Fix a Major Android Auto Coolwalk Problem
Google Needs Help to Fix a Major Android Auto Coolwalk Problem

13 Mar 2023, 07:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started the investigation of a glitch causing the lower part of the Android Auto screen to freeze; it now needs phone logs

 
This One-Second Trick Keeps You Invisible When Waze Is Running
This One-Second Trick Keeps You Invisible When Waze Is Running

12 Mar 2023, 18:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Certain information, including your username and mood, is revealed on the Waze map when the application runs on your mobile device

 
Why a Top Feature Is Not Available on Android Auto Coolwalk
Why a Top Feature Is Not Available on Android Auto Coolwalk

12 Mar 2023, 10:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The weather information has a new home on Coolwalk, as Google moved it from the status bar to a dedicated card on the dashboard

 
Carmaker Announces Big Update for Android Auto Users
Carmaker Announces Big Update for Android Auto Users

11 Mar 2023, 16:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Owners of certain vehicles manufactured by brands in the Volkswagen Group might be unable to run Android Auto due to a bug

 
The Android Auto Coolwalk Change That Should Urgently Be Improved
The Android Auto Coolwalk Change That Should Urgently Be Improved

10 Mar 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto Coolwalk overhaul comes with a new layout that relies on cards to display apps side-by-side on the same screen

 
The Fantastic Waze Feature You Hopefully Won’t Need
The Fantastic Waze Feature You Hopefully Won’t Need

10 Mar 2023, 05:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze allows users to ask for road assistance when their car breaks down; they can request help from other motorists or call professional services

 
These Are the Trucks Android and iPhone Users Love the Most
These Are the Trucks Android and iPhone Users Love the Most

9 Mar 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new survey reveals that Android and iPhone owners are big fans of trucks; Apple customers are 7 percent more likely than Android users to buy a truck

 
The Google Maps Offline Maps Feature You Didn’t Know Existed
The Google Maps Offline Maps Feature You Didn’t Know Existed

9 Mar 2023, 05:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps can automatically download maps based on your car’s movements; this way, the maps for your location are always available

 
Android Auto 9.1 Now Available for Download With Mysterious Changes
Android Auto 9.1 Now Available for Download With Mysterious Changes

8 Mar 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new beta build of Android Auto is shipping to testers; the parent company hasn’t shared a changelog to let us know what’s new in the update

 
Spotify Resolves Widespread Bug After More Than a Year
Spotify Resolves Widespread Bug After More Than a Year

8 Mar 2023, 16:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Assistant stopped being able to play personalized playlists back in December 2021; a fix shipped to affected devices earlier this week

 
The Google Maps Feature All the Other Navigation Apps Should Copy
The Google Maps Feature All the Other Navigation Apps Should Copy

8 Mar 2023, 06:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Go tab is an incredibly helpful addition to the feature arsenal of Google Maps, as it allows users to quickly get directions to a frequent destination

 
This Must Be the Most Annoying Android Auto Bug in a Long Time
This Must Be the Most Annoying Android Auto Bug in a Long Time

7 Mar 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Assistant keeps playing the news every time Android Auto launches; some users claim they don’t even have the app installed

 
Annoyed by Android Auto? Here’s How to Block It From Launching Automatically
Annoyed by Android Auto? Here’s How to Block It From Launching Automatically

7 Mar 2023, 05:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A dedicated setting in the Android Auto configuration screen allows the app to overwrite the car settings regarding its startup behavior

 
A New Big App Gets Updated With Android Auto Coolwalk Support
A New Big App Gets Updated With Android Auto Coolwalk Support

6 Mar 2023, 22:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / ABRP now supports the new design of Android Auto, therefore being able to run in the card-based interface that is rolling out to users

 
Android Auto Coolwalk Feeling Unpolished as New Google Maps Issue Discovered
Android Auto Coolwalk Feeling Unpolished as New Google Maps Issue Discovered

6 Mar 2023, 06:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps sometimes experiences a massive lag on Android Auto, seemingly being related to music apps running on Coolwalk

 
Android Auto Coolwalk Review: The Big Redesign That Puts CarPlay to Shame
Android Auto Coolwalk Review: The Big Redesign That Puts CarPlay to Shame

5 Mar 2023, 12:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The redesigned Android Auto experience is now rolling out to users; here’s everything you need to know about it and how it compares to the CarPlay Dashboard

 
This Essential Setting Helps Waze Find Faster Navigation Routes
This Essential Setting Helps Waze Find Faster Navigation Routes

5 Mar 2023, 11:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app allows users to select the vehicle type in the application, therefore providing better routing tailored to their settings