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Android Auto 11 Now Available for Everybody
Android Auto 11 Now Available for Everybody

22 Dec 2023, 06:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new release of Android Auto is now available for download as version 11 has graduated from beta and is live for the production channel

 
Android Auto Will Soon Require Newer Android, Update Your Phone or Else
Android Auto Will Soon Require Newer Android, Update Your Phone or Else

22 Dec 2023, 05:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is gearing up for an update for Android Auto system requirements, as users will need a newer version of the operating system

 
Someone Found a Solution for the Oldest Android Auto Coolwalk Bug
Someone Found a Solution for the Oldest Android Auto Coolwalk Bug

21 Dec 2023, 20:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Turns out that simply disabling two options in Android could prevent the Coolwalk interface from freezing and locking the taskbar

 
Mysterious Android Auto Change Enables New Icons on the Home Screen
Mysterious Android Auto Change Enables New Icons on the Home Screen

21 Dec 2023, 08:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google might have quietly updated the Android Auto icon engine to use the stock designs available on the mobile device; it could also be a bug

 
Now's the Time to Get the Best Wireless Android Auto Adapters
Now's the Time to Get the Best Wireless Android Auto Adapters

20 Dec 2023, 18:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AAWireless and Motorola's MA1 are now available with significant price cuts on Amazon; get them while the discount is still available

 
Google Maps on Android Auto: New Error Makes Users Consider a Switch to CarPlay
Google Maps on Android Auto: New Error Makes Users Consider a Switch to CarPlay

18 Dec 2023, 20:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new bug that was first spotted in November keeps returning for some users, rendering Google Maps useless on Android Auto

 
Time to Ditch Google Maps? Android Auto Users Will Soon Earn Money While Driving
Time to Ditch Google Maps? Android Auto Users Will Soon Earn Money While Driving

18 Dec 2023, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / MapMetrics, an application whose unique engine provides users with crypto rewards when they use navigation, confirmed Android Auto support

 
Google Maps Seemingly Getting a 3D Update on Android Auto
Google Maps Seemingly Getting a 3D Update on Android Auto

17 Dec 2023, 18:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is allegedly testing a new interface update that includes 3D buildings for Android Auto users; only a few users got it so far

 
This Top Wireless Android Auto Adapter Just Got a Major Price Cut
This Top Wireless Android Auto Adapter Just Got a Major Price Cut

15 Dec 2023, 17:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's MA1 adapter is now available with a 29% discount, so it can be yours in the United States for just $63.99 for a limited time

 
Drivers Unite for Android Auto and CarPlay After GM's Latest Blunder
Drivers Unite for Android Auto and CarPlay After GM's Latest Blunder

15 Dec 2023, 08:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An unfortunate statement from a GM executive triggered a prompt reaction from potential buyers; no CarPlay means no GM, they say

 
GM Claims It's Actually NOT Dropping Android Auto and CarPlay Due to Safety Issues
GM Claims It's Actually NOT Dropping Android Auto and CarPlay Due to Safety Issues

15 Dec 2023, 05:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker has released a statement to explain that safety isn't the reason why it's dropping Android Auto and CarPlay

 
Ford Tries to Shame GM Over Ridiculous CarPlay, Android Auto Excuse (And It's Right)
Ford Tries to Shame GM Over Ridiculous CarPlay, Android Auto Excuse (And It's Right)

15 Dec 2023, 04:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The American carmaker has recently expressed its commitment to offering both CarPlay and Android Auto in its future vehicles

 
Android 14 Is Bad News for Android Auto Wireless
Android 14 Is Bad News for Android Auto Wireless

14 Dec 2023, 18:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users are now complaining of connectivity issues when trying to launch Android Auto after the update to Android 14 on their smartphones

 
Turns Out We're Now Dropping CarPlay and Android Auto Because They're Dangerous
Turns Out We're Now Dropping CarPlay and Android Auto Because They're Dangerous

14 Dec 2023, 08:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors has come up with another reason for giving up on phone projection systems in its future models: the safety behind the wheel

 
I Changed My Mind, the New Google Maps Is All Kinds of Awful
I Changed My Mind, the New Google Maps Is All Kinds of Awful

13 Dec 2023, 18:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The updated color palette makes using Google Maps a real struggle, both in daylight mode and in the dark theme, especially when driving

 
The Wrath of Android 14 Hits More Android Auto Users
The Wrath of Android 14 Hits More Android Auto Users

11 Dec 2023, 16:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Samsung owners who installed Android 14 as part of the One UI 6.0 update are now struggling with Android Auto in their cars too

 
You Can't Make This Up: Android Auto Now Disables Volume Controls
You Can't Make This Up: Android Auto Now Disables Volume Controls

10 Dec 2023, 10:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new bug in the Android Auto world causes the app to block drivers from adjusting the audio volume when the app is running

 
Another App Discovers Android Auto's Ugly Side, Users Confused
Another App Discovers Android Auto's Ugly Side, Users Confused

9 Dec 2023, 20:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users reveal that Tidal, a popular streaming service, no longer works correctly on Android Auto; a recent update seems to be the culprit

 
A New Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto (With 3 Big Catches)
A New Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto (With 3 Big Catches)

9 Dec 2023, 15:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navitime, one of the biggest navigation software companies in Japan, updated its truck navigation software with Android Auto support

 
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Feature Request Google and Apple Keep Ignoring
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Feature Request Google and Apple Keep Ignoring

9 Dec 2023, 11:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto and CarPlay come with wallpaper support, but they only allow users to choose from a pre-loaded set of backgrounds