I Tested the Top Google Maps Alternatives, So You Don’t Have To
6 May 2023, 08:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here are the apps that should be able to replace Google Maps for navigation; I tested them side-by-side to determine their pros and cons
Robbers Assault Armored Truck, Run Away With $1.1 Million and an AirTag
5 May 2023, 08:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two Chicago men stole a small fortune from an armored truck but were then caught using the information provided by an AirTag planted into plastic money bins
New Apple Navigation Feature Makes Using Google Maps a Pain in the Neck
4 May 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has patented a so-called “navigation application with novel declutter mode” to significantly simplify the route guidance in its app
Apple Quietly Preparing Another Big Update for Its Google Maps Killer
3 May 2023, 06:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Apple Maps experience will soon expand to more regions, as the iPhone maker has started very limited tests ahead of an official launch
Super-Popular App Launches on CarPlay Thanks to Major Update
3 May 2023, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / VLC is making its way to CarPlay, allowing users to listen to their media content just like any other audio app available in the car
Police Giving Away Apple AirTags as Car Thefts Go Out of Control
2 May 2023, 08:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The NYPD recommends car owners to buy and plant AirTags in their cars in an effort to fight the worrying increase in car thefts
AirTag Helps Recover Stolen Bike in Record Time, Thief Arrested
29 Apr 2023, 10:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple’s tracker helped someone in Denver recover a stolen bike in just a few hours; the police located and eventually arrested the thief
Here’s What’s New for CarPlay Users in the Latest OsmAnd Update
28 Apr 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OsmAnd 4.4 comes with significant improvements for the CarPlay experience, making it easier for users to search for a new destination
Navigation Apps and Airbags Crowned Most Important Driving Innovations
27 Apr 2023, 07:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Survey reveals that multiple airbags, GPS satellite navigation, and parking cameras are the most important innovations for drivers
Thieves Use AirTags to Let Their “Customers” Track Cars Stolen to Order
26 Apr 2023, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Car thieves found another AirTag use: the tracker is installed in cars stolen to order, allowing the “new” owners to see the vehicle shipping to their homes
Someone Created a Phone Charger That Converts Wired Android Auto and CarPlay Into Wireless
25 Apr 2023, 08:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HexaCharge is a new-generation phone charger that doubles as a wired-to-wireless adapter for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
How to Set Up Apple CarPlay in Your New Hyundai
25 Apr 2023, 05:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you just bought a new Hyundai, these steps should help you set up Apple CarPlay; the car could sport either wired or wireless connections
Tech Giant Brags About Satellite Communications Saving Drivers
24 Apr 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Huawei says its satellite communications support is a life-saving feature and must be enabled right away; the system recently helped a stranded driver
CarPlay Conquering the Auto World, According to New Apple Data
24 Apr 2023, 17:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent numbers shared by Apple reveal that CarPlay is now available in no more, no less than 800 car models sold in the United States
University Tells Students to Check Their Cars for AirTags, Call the Police Immediately
24 Apr 2023, 15:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Liberty University issued a warning for all students, revealing that the number of reports involving AirTag misuse is on the rise
BMW Owners Can Now Unlock Their Cars and Start Their Engines With an Android Smartphone
24 Apr 2023, 08:08 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Android users have caught up with Apple users and can benefit from BMW's Digital Key Plus - the feature is available on certain Android devices
Android Auto Coolwalk Is Nice, But I’m Still Going Back to the CarPlay Dashboard
24 Apr 2023, 05:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google’s new Android Auto design brings a well-deserved facelift to the car experience, yet its current implementation feels half-baked, to say the least
All Carmakers Might Eventually Try to Kill Off Android Auto and CarPlay
18 Apr 2023, 05:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Analyst believes insisting on digital services is critical for the future of carmakers, especially as everybody currently sticks with their phones
Thief Steals BMW SUV, Finds and Tosses AirTag, Thinks That's It (It Wasn't)
17 Apr 2023, 07:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Car thief drives away in a stolen vehicle and immediately searches for possible trackers; police still located him an hour later
Xiaomi Replaces Traditional Windshield With a Gigantic Display
16 Apr 2023, 13:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company patents new technology that will allow its future EV to use a full display instead of a traditional windshield