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Genius Turns Old Android Phone With a Dead Battery Into an Android Auto Machine
Genius Turns Old Android Phone With a Dead Battery Into an Android Auto Machine

26 Apr 2021, 05:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Someone has managed to save an old OnePlus One with a bloated battery and turn it into an Android Auto-powering device directly connected to car power

 
Google’s Mysterious “Guacamole” Feature Is Good News for Android Auto Users
Google’s Mysterious “Guacamole” Feature Is Good News for Android Auto Users

24 Apr 2021, 09:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant is working on a new Google Assistant feature called Guacamole and supposed to improve voice input

 
Google Maps Receives Several New Updates on Android and Android Auto
Google Maps Receives Several New Updates on Android and Android Auto

24 Apr 2021, 07:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New versions of the app are now available for download for both the stable and the beta channels on Android and Android Auto

 
French Law Could Ban Waze Police Reports When Law Enforcement Requires It
French Law Could Ban Waze Police Reports When Law Enforcement Requires It

23 Apr 2021, 07:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new French law seeks a temporary ban on police traffic reports submitted on apps like Waze when certain checks are performed

 
Google Announces a New Google Maps Feature That Makes Perfect Sense Today
Google Announces a New Google Maps Feature That Makes Perfect Sense Today

23 Apr 2021, 03:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps now allows businesses to edit their public information and display the recycling options they support, including things like plastic bags and batter

 
This Workaround Fixes Android Auto, Causes Screen Burn-In Concerns Instead
This Workaround Fixes Android Auto, Causes Screen Burn-In Concerns Instead

22 Apr 2021, 04:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto automatically freezes whenever some phones are locked, eventually leading to a black screen on the head unit

 
Key Android Auto Feature Broken Down on Android 11 Despite Google Workaround
Key Android Auto Feature Broken Down on Android 11 Despite Google Workaround

20 Apr 2021, 09:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant claims it has already fixed a problem breaking phone calls on Android Auto, users say otherwise

 
This Google Maps Feature Is the Way Tech Responds to a Worrying Problem
This Google Maps Feature Is the Way Tech Responds to a Worrying Problem

19 Apr 2021, 08:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently enabled local warnings for all Google Maps users close to the location of the Austin shooting that happened on Sunday

 
Mobile Sensation Asphalt 9: Legends to Launch on Xbox Consoles
Mobile Sensation Asphalt 9: Legends to Launch on Xbox Consoles

18 Apr 2021, 09:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Gameloft has officially confirmed that Asphalt 9: Legends would launch on Xbox and will be cross-save and cross-play compatible

 
This Android Auto Workaround Could Help Deal with a Major Android 11 Problem
This Android Auto Workaround Could Help Deal with a Major Android 11 Problem

18 Apr 2021, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An Android Auto user suggests that resetting microphone permissions helps fix a problem causing music to stream through phone speakers

 
The Latest Android Auto Update Includes a Mysterious Waze Improvement
The Latest Android Auto Update Includes a Mysterious Waze Improvement

17 Apr 2021, 04:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 6.3 likely comes with a fix that resolves GPS issues impacting Waze and making it impossible to determine the location of users

 
Google Releases New Killer Google Maps Feature for More Users
Google Releases New Killer Google Maps Feature for More Users

17 Apr 2021, 03:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google Assistant driving mode that’s bundled with Google Maps is now available as a preview for international users as well

 
This Android Auto Crash Loop Is Exactly What the Doctor Didn’t Order
This Android Auto Crash Loop Is Exactly What the Doctor Didn’t Order

16 Apr 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Running Android Auto in some cars seems to be fairly impossible, as the app just crashes and then tries to reconnect over and over again

 
Latest Android Auto Update Includes a Mysterious Connection Fix
Latest Android Auto Update Includes a Mysterious Connection Fix

15 Apr 2021, 04:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A member of the Android Auto team says the most recent version of Android Auto comes with a connection fix for Android 11 users

 
Android Auto Is Getting a Surprising New Google Maps Feature
Android Auto Is Getting a Surprising New Google Maps Feature

14 Apr 2021, 07:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent Android Auto version includes code suggesting Google wants to add a dedicated toggle for Google Maps day and night modes

 
Google Releases App Update to Prevent Smartphone Zombie Accidents
Google Releases App Update to Prevent Smartphone Zombie Accidents

13 Apr 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Just keep your heads up, the Digital Wellbeing app developed by Google now tells users who walk looking into their phones

 
Google Quietly Working on a Major Android Auto Feature Everybody Really Needs
Google Quietly Working on a Major Android Auto Feature Everybody Really Needs

13 Apr 2021, 05:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Report reveals that Android Auto will sooner or later receive a new connectivity troubleshooter to help users deal with connection issues

 
Waze Gets a New 5G Feature, Though It’s Not What You Think
Waze Gets a New 5G Feature, Though It’s Not What You Think

12 Apr 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Carriers around the world have started to show their 5G coverage on Waze using pins that are displayed on the map within the app

 
Google Maps and Co. Have Become a Must-Have, Research Shows
Google Maps and Co. Have Become a Must-Have, Research Shows

11 Apr 2021, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigation solutions are a must-have for new-car buyers, according to a recent study, topping the requirement list alongside safety, comfort, and price

 
Charged Phones Still a Nightmare on Android Auto, No Fix in Update 6.3
Charged Phones Still a Nightmare on Android Auto, No Fix in Update 6.3

11 Apr 2021, 10:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that Android Auto random disconnects triggered by a full battery are getting worse, occasionally happening at lower battery levels