No, CarPlay 2.0 Won't Be Backwards-Compatible
27 Feb 2024, 12:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The second-generation CarPlay will launch later this year, and people seem confused as to whether they'll get it in their existing cars
After Google Maps, Waze Is Also Getting New Map Colors
27 Feb 2024, 09:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze is quietly rolling out a new map color scheme; the changes are now live for select users running the app on CarPlay
New App Launches on CarPlay, Teaching Carmakers an Important Lesson
26 Feb 2024, 10:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CBC Listen has recently been updated with support for Apple's in-car experience; more developers keep joining the CarPlay world
Here's an Early Look at the Updated CarPlay Navigation in the Instrument Cluster
23 Feb 2024, 05:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The next iOS update will allow Apple Maps running on CarPlay to display turn-by-turn navigation in the instrument cluster
Next iPhone Update Will Make a Good Case for Choosing Apple Maps Over Google Maps
21 Feb 2024, 18:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple will update Apple Maps to display next-turn information in the instrument cluster when the app runs on a CarPlay screen
Sony Launches New Premium Android Auto and CarPlay Wireless Media Receiver
20 Feb 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Announced in late 2023, the XAV-AX8500 is now hitting the shelves in several regions worldwide; it supports wireless Android Auto and CarPlay
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Honda's CarPlay Wireless Upgrade
19 Feb 2024, 16:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Honda already allows customers to upgrade their Accords with wireless CarPlay; here's what nobody tells you about the offer
Why GM's Anti-CarPlay Strategy Is Doomed to Fail
18 Feb 2024, 00:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors decided to leave Android Auto and CarPlay behind, going all-in on Android Automotive in all future electric vehicles
The Features I Wish Waze Shamelessly Copied From Google Maps
15 Feb 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has so far donated several features to Google Maps, including traffic reports, but it has barely received anything in return
Many Android Users Still Switch to iPhones, and Android Auto Bugs Could Be a Reason
15 Feb 2024, 05:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Data shows that a substantial share of new iPhone buyers previously used Android devices; the numbers show a small decline
Getting Started With CarPlay Wireless: Everything You Need to Know
12 Feb 2024, 12:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While the wired connection comes with a very straightforward setup experience, enabling CarPlay wireless seems to be particularly challenging
Waze Starts Rolling Out Speed Bump and Sharp Curve Alerts
8 Feb 2024, 15:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned application has finally received support for speed bumps and sharp curves; the feature is rolling out in stages
Android Auto Weather App Gets Huge Update, Can Run Side-By-Side With Google Maps
8 Feb 2024, 15:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Weather & Radar for Android Auto has received a major update to celebrate the first anniversary on Google's in-car experience
The Latest Waze UI Update Is Brilliant, Finally Some Good News
7 Feb 2024, 18:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze has completed the redesign of the reporting experience, making it more straightforward to flag crashes, bad weather, and accidents
Full Weather App Launches on Android Auto As Google Ignores a Top Feature Request
7 Feb 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MyRadar has officially announced support for Android Auto after previously landing on CarPlay in January; an AAOS version is also coming
This New CarPlay App Offers the Information Drivers Really Need
5 Feb 2024, 18:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Petty has finally received CarPlay support, providing Australian drivers with access to up-to-date gas price information
Super-Advanced YouTube Client Launches on CarPlay With Awesome Features
5 Feb 2024, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarTubePlus is the most recent YouTube app aimed at CarPlay users, though the application comes with two major requirements
Honda's $112 Wireless Android Auto Upgrade Makes No Sense, Will Still Sell Like Hotcakes
2 Feb 2024, 16:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker will allow certain Accord owners to upgrade from wired Android Auto and CarPlay to a wireless connection for "just" $112
Biggest Launch in a Long Time: Home Assistant Now Available on CarPlay
1 Feb 2024, 11:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Home Assistant landed on CarPlay as part of the latest iOS update, allowing users to access smart devices from the infotainment screen
Waze Releases New iOS Update As Users Expect Much Bigger Features Or Else
31 Jan 2024, 18:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Waze is now live on iOS devices; the update includes only a small fix, with users calling for bigger changes