Android Apps Taking Over Cars, Making Android Auto and CarPlay Feel Outdated
25 Feb 2023, 09:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Mercedes is one of the first carmakers to offer a dedicated API for Android, allowing the installation of third-party apps on its OS
How to Disable Waze Alerts on Android and iPhone
24 Feb 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some of the alerts that Waze displays during navigation aren’t everybody’s cup of tea; fortunately, users can disable them from settings
Secret App Proves Apple Wants iPhones to Kill Off Car Keys ASAP
21 Feb 2023, 05:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An app called Car Keys Tests made its way to the App Store after previously being offered directly to auto manufacturers
Apple Is Getting Serious About Podcasts, Major Updates Announced
17 Feb 2023, 16:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant has announced major updates for Apple Podcasts, all of them projected to ship as part of iOS 16.4
Google Maps Update Launches on iPhone and CarPlay, You Should Download It Right Now
17 Feb 2023, 05:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has released a new version of Google Maps on the App Store, and while a changelog isn’t available, it looks like it resolves a major bug
Waze Releases a New Limited-Time Content Update, Here’s How to Enable It
16 Feb 2023, 17:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has released a new limited-time update supposed to help users celebrate the Carnival; it includes the voice of singer Ivete Sangalo
A Double-Edged Sword: Women Take Apple to Court After Being Tracked With an AirTag
15 Feb 2023, 20:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two women have decided to start legal action after they ended up being tracked with an AirTag; in one case, the device was hidden in the wheel well of a car
This Crazy Fast Phone Car Charger Needs 30 Minutes to Bring an Android Device to 50%
15 Feb 2023, 19:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company’s new phone car charger brings a Xiaomi Redmi phone from 0 to 50 percent in no more, no less than 30 minutes
The Miracle of Technology: Apple Watch Saves the Lives of 3 People Involved in Major Crash
15 Feb 2023, 19:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple’s Crash Detection technology has managed to save the lives of three car passengers involved in a major accident in Germany
5 Google Maps Voice Commands Everybody Should Use
13 Feb 2023, 20:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps comes with support for voice commands, making the interaction with the app less distracting; this feature is powered by Google Assistant
How to Fix Google Maps Lag on Apple CarPlay
11 Feb 2023, 10:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app isn’t working as expected for a significant number of CarPlay users, with a noticeable lag and delays happening with route guidance enabled
A New Big App Is Launching on CarPlay
10 Feb 2023, 18:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Uber has recently revealed in emails sent to drivers that its app is coming to CarPlay, letting them view and accept trips without a mobile phone
Google Maps Is Getting a New Feature That’ll Make Navigation Easier on Android
8 Feb 2023, 18:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has announced glanceable directions, a new navigation feature that brings essential information to the lock screen
This New Apple Feature Could Convince More Google Maps Users to Jump Ship
6 Feb 2023, 05:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple is developing a new Apple Maps feature that could provide iPhone users with a more integrated experience before leaving on a journey
5 Fantastic Waze Features You Didn't Know Exist
5 Feb 2023, 11:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here are the features that many users don’t know exist; while they are available in the settings screen, few people end up discovering them
The Google Maps Feature Almost Nobody Uses (But Really Should)
4 Feb 2023, 10:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The route preview option in Google Maps is a valuable solution to plan a journey; few people know it exists despite being around for quite some time
Google Maps Update for iPhone Users Fixes Widespread Bug
31 Jan 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has finally resolved the glitch that causes the Google Maps process to be suspended when the app is no longer in focus
iPhone Feature Saves the Lives of Unconscious Car Passengers After Major Crash
31 Jan 2023, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Crash Detection system that is bundled with the iPhone 14 reached out to emergency services automatically after a car crash
Women Trust Google Maps, End Up Stranded in the Middle of Nowhere, iPhone to the Rescue
30 Jan 2023, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Two women used Google Maps to find an alternate route, eventually being sent to a forest road that was only partially plowed
Microsoft’s Next CarPlay Update Makes It Harder to Leave Work at Work
30 Jan 2023, 17:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Redmond-based Windows maker is working on a new update that will make it even easier for users to join Microsoft Teams calls