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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

 
Getting the AAWireless Android Auto Adapter Will Soon Be a Lot Easier
Getting the AAWireless Android Auto Adapter Will Soon Be a Lot Easier

30 May 2022, 20:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AAWireless will soon have its very own website and online store, with supply problems also slowly but surely being resolved

 
Google Is Getting Ready to Kill Off Android Auto for Phones Once and for All
Google Is Getting Ready to Kill Off Android Auto for Phones Once and for All

28 May 2022, 05:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Older versions of Android Auto for phones are now displaying a notification that the application will stop working completely

 
Android Auto? More Like Lagdroid Auto, Users Claim
Android Auto? More Like Lagdroid Auto, Users Claim

27 May 2022, 04:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the most recent problems encountered on Android Auto makes the app so slow it’s nearly impossible to run, based on user reports

 
Google Maps and Waze: Three Features Both Need Right Now
Google Maps and Waze: Three Features Both Need Right Now

26 May 2022, 18:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While Google Maps and Waze are both super-advanced navigation apps, they still need extra improvements in several key areas

 
Google Maps Is the Best Navigation App… If You Use It Right
Google Maps Is the Best Navigation App… If You Use It Right

22 May 2022, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Most of the problems encountered by users when running Google Maps come down to basic settings that break down its features

 
New Device Promises an Easy Upgrade from Android Auto to Full Android
New Device Promises an Easy Upgrade from Android Auto to Full Android

19 May 2022, 21:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / StreamBox is a new concept that could help bring full Android capabilities to a car where Android Auto support is already available

 
New Crashes Rocking the Android Auto World, Just Don’t Blame Google This Time
New Crashes Rocking the Android Auto World, Just Don’t Blame Google This Time

18 May 2022, 22:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android users have recently come across what looks to be a new problem on Android Auto, but this time, it’s not the app that’s causing it

 
Vivaldi Browser Launches in More New-Generation Cars Because the Future Is Already Here
Vivaldi Browser Launches in More New-Generation Cars Because the Future Is Already Here

18 May 2022, 08:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Vivaldi will be making its way to the new-gen models launched by Renault, with the browser to run natively on the OpenR Link system

 
Google Maps Is Now the Worst Navigation App, Users Claim in a Flood of One-Star Reviews
Google Maps Is Now the Worst Navigation App, Users Claim in a Flood of One-Star Reviews

17 May 2022, 22:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent version of Google Maps published on the Google Play Store seems to be causing lots of problems for Android users

 
Recent Android Auto Update Isn’t Exactly Good News for All Users
Recent Android Auto Update Isn’t Exactly Good News for All Users

15 May 2022, 21:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some of those who installed the most recent Android Auto updates claim they ended up struggling with an awkward freezing that can’t be fixed

 
New-Generation Google Maps Navigation Feature Launching for More Users
New-Generation Google Maps Navigation Feature Launching for More Users

14 May 2022, 21:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has announced that the eco-friendly routes available in Google Maps are going live in more regions, including Europe

 
Android Auto 7.7 Hides Some Very Good News Under the Hood
Android Auto 7.7 Hides Some Very Good News Under the Hood

13 May 2022, 21:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent version of Android Auto finally addresses the glitch that prevents Samsung Galaxy S22 from launching the app