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Good News for Android Auto As Another App Now Available for All Users
Good News for Android Auto As Another App Now Available for All Users

19 May 2024, 06:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto app ecosystem keeps growing, with another popular app now available in the car thanks to a recent update

 
Waze Turns to YouTuber for Special Car Icon, Navigation Voice
Waze Turns to YouTuber for Special Car Icon, Navigation Voice

19 May 2024, 06:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has released a new pack of goodies for Waze users, this time thanks to a collaboration with YouTuber Dashie

 
More Apps Coming to Android Automotive as Google Unlocks New Category
More Apps Coming to Android Automotive as Google Unlocks New Category

19 May 2024, 05:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant confirmed that it's expanding the Android Automotive app ecosystem with the addition of messaging and VoIP apps

 
Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 12: How to Get It Today
Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 12: How to Get It Today

18 May 2024, 07:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 12 has reached the production stage, and Google is now rolling out the update through the Google Play Store

 
You Probably Won't Notice It, But Google Maps Just Got Another Redesign
You Probably Won't Notice It, But Google Maps Just Got Another Redesign

17 May 2024, 21:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started rolling out the Google Maps redesign that it promised in March; the update offers a simplified home screen

 
Rockstar Games Might Be Releasing GTA VI in Fall 2025, but GTA Online Is Alive and Kicking
Rockstar Games Might Be Releasing GTA VI in Fall 2025, but GTA Online Is Alive and Kicking

17 May 2024, 15:55 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Grand Theft Auto VI has been officially confirmed to arrive in fall 2025, but Rockstar Games is still hard at work updating GTA Online with fresh content

 
Grand Theft Auto VI Coming Fall 2025, GTA V Sells 200 Million, and RDR 1 on PC?
Grand Theft Auto VI Coming Fall 2025, GTA V Sells 200 Million, and RDR 1 on PC?

17 May 2024, 13:05 UTC · By: Codrin Spiridon / Take-Two released its May 2024 earnings call which finally shed some light on when Grand Theft Auto VI is releasing, which is fall 2025

 
Real Racing 3 Kicks Off 2024 Le Mans Party With Ferrari 499P, Oreca 07 LMP2 Update
Real Racing 3 Kicks Off 2024 Le Mans Party With Ferrari 499P, Oreca 07 LMP2 Update

17 May 2024, 09:39 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Real Racing 3 Update 12.4 debuts on May 20 and brings lots of Le Mans-related cars and series, including the amazing Ferrari 499P.

 
Thieves Wearing 3 Pairs of Socks Used Google Maps to Target Houses. It Didn't Work
Thieves Wearing 3 Pairs of Socks Used Google Maps to Target Houses. It Didn't Work

17 May 2024, 04:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Three thieves from India thought they had found the perfect way of breaking into houses, stealing expensive goods, and escaping without getting caught

 
After Android Auto, CarPlay Is Also Getting New Features
After Android Auto, CarPlay Is Also Getting New Features

17 May 2024, 03:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has confirmed that the upcoming iOS update due in the fall will include new CarPlay accessibility features

 
Rivian Announces YouTube Integration and Google Cast Support for R1S and R1T Models
Rivian Announces YouTube Integration and Google Cast Support for R1S and R1T Models

16 May 2024, 09:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fresh from the Google I/O 2024 conference, Rivian announced that its R1 vehicles would soon get a native YouTube app and Google Cast support

 
App Galore: Google Play Store Doors Now Wide-Open for Android Auto
App Galore: Google Play Store Doors Now Wide-Open for Android Auto

16 May 2024, 03:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has announced a new effort to bring more apps to Android Auto and Android Automotive; Google says it's working with carmakers

 
Cars Running Android Will Soon Get New Apps and Angry Birds (Yes, Angry Birds!)
Cars Running Android Will Soon Get New Apps and Angry Birds (Yes, Angry Birds!)

16 May 2024, 03:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Automotive is feeling more like Android, as the search giant is working around the clock on expanding the app ecosystem

 
Tesla's Spring Update Brings New Features to Older Vehicles With Intel Processors
Tesla's Spring Update Brings New Features to Older Vehicles With Intel Processors

15 May 2024, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's Spring update introduced a new user interface for vehicles with Ryzen processors, but Tesla hasn't forgotten about older cars with Intel MCUs

 
Tesla Model 3 Test Vehicle Spotted With No Side Mirrors and Weird Camera Setup
Tesla Model 3 Test Vehicle Spotted With No Side Mirrors and Weird Camera Setup

15 May 2024, 12:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / People spotted a weird Tesla Model 3 test vehicle with no side mirrors and cameras placed in weird locations, prompting speculations about autonomous vehicles

 
Tesla Cybertruck To Get Full Self-Driving in June, Musk Promises Ten-Fold Improvements
Tesla Cybertruck To Get Full Self-Driving in June, Musk Promises Ten-Fold Improvements

15 May 2024, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk offered more details regarding Tesla's Full Self-Driving development, including when Cybertruck owners will be able to use Autopilot and FSD

 
Xiaomi Car Breaks Down Beyond Repair Minutes After Delivery, Owner Offered a Refund
Xiaomi Car Breaks Down Beyond Repair Minutes After Delivery, Owner Offered a Refund

15 May 2024, 04:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This unlucky fellow was one of the early Xiaomi car customers, albeit they're also one of the first hitting problems with the SU7

 
This Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Cheaper Than Ever
This Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Cheaper Than Ever

15 May 2024, 03:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's Android Auto wireless adapter received another discount, becoming significantly cheaper than its number-one competitor

 
Google Quietly Removes a Google Maps Feature, Nobody Likes Change
Google Quietly Removes a Google Maps Feature, Nobody Likes Change

14 May 2024, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug or the intended behavior: users claim that using Google Maps with multiple stops is now much harder because essential information is missing

 
Users Lose Essential Android Auto Feature, the Workaround Is a Big No-No
Users Lose Essential Android Auto Feature, the Workaround Is a Big No-No

14 May 2024, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent Android Auto update introduced a glitch that caused the app to no longer show notifications on the larger display in the cabin