Google Maps Gets a Long-Overdue Feature, You've Probably Had It for a While
28 Feb 2024, 10:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has enabled glanceable directions in Google Maps for all users; the company announced the feature in 2023
Apple Car Allegedly Canceled, Project Titan Employees Tasked With Generative AI Projects
27 Feb 2024, 21:25 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / After nearly a decade of work and countless billions spent on this project, Apple has reportedly pulled the plug on the Apple Car
Tesla Launches Updated App With Revamped Interface and New Virtual Assistant
27 Feb 2024, 17:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla quietly updated its own app with a revamped interface, new menus and vehicle organizer, and a new virtual assistant that is not Grok-powered
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
Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 11.4: How to Download It Without Waiting
27 Feb 2024, 09:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto landed online this week; the rollout process takes place in stages through the Google Play Store
What's Preventing Tesla From Switching On Adaptive Headlights in the US?
26 Feb 2024, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is already shipping its vehicles with matrix LED headlights, but it cannot switch on the adaptive headlight functions without irking the US regulators
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
Digital Car Keys Galore: New Phone Chip Paves the Way for Mass Feature Adoption
26 Feb 2024, 09:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Qualcomm's latest mobile chip eliminates the need for a dedicated UWB chip, making it more convenient to adopt the feature
Woman Discovers AirTag on Her Car After Police Couldn't Find Anything Suspicious
24 Feb 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The woman says she called the police after she spotted a woman inspecting her car on multiple occasions; the officers didn't find anything
Essential Google Maps Voice Commands Broken on Android Auto
23 Feb 2024, 06:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users claim that getting important trip information when running Google Maps on Android Auto is now impossible due to a mysterious bug
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
The Kia Boys Madness: You Get a Steering Wheel Lock, And You Get a Steering Wheel Lock
22 Feb 2024, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Police keep giving away steering wheel locks to prevent certain Hyundai and Kia models from getting stolen with a ridiculously easy hack
Apple Has An 8-Month Plan to Make Apple Maps Better Than Google Maps
22 Feb 2024, 09:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company wants to spend the next eight months to collect data that would eventually help overhaul the Apple Maps experience
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
Another Google Maps Feature Spotted Early As Big Changes Are Coming
20 Feb 2024, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is working on adding Plug & Charge locations to Google Maps, as the company is working on big improvements for Google Maps
For the Love of God, Please No: Apple Wants Apple Car "Drivers" to Wear the Vision Pro
20 Feb 2024, 09:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new patent describes something I really don't want to happen: drivers using the Vision Pro as a computer system behind the wheel
Google Announces Critical Android Auto Wireless Update
19 Feb 2024, 14:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company says it managed to resolve a widespread glitch breaking down Android Auto wireless after the update to Android 14
Premium Android Auto Wireless Adapter Hits New Lowest Price
19 Feb 2024, 11:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's MA1 Android Auto wireless dongle is available at $59.98 thanks to a 33% discount; the price cut isn't part of a special promo
Warm Up Your Android Auto Engines: Android 15 Is Coming
17 Feb 2024, 23:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has shared the official dates for the Android 15 Preview program; the stable builds should start rolling out in the fall