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Google Releases New Killer Google Maps Feature for More Users
Google Releases New Killer Google Maps Feature for More Users

17 Apr 2021, 03:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google Assistant driving mode that’s bundled with Google Maps is now available as a preview for international users as well

 
This Android Auto Crash Loop Is Exactly What the Doctor Didn’t Order
This Android Auto Crash Loop Is Exactly What the Doctor Didn’t Order

16 Apr 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Running Android Auto in some cars seems to be fairly impossible, as the app just crashes and then tries to reconnect over and over again

 
Study Finds Link Between EV Adoption and Your Smartphone
Study Finds Link Between EV Adoption and Your Smartphone

15 Apr 2021, 11:34 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Car subscription services have increased in popularity due to the current health crisis. An Australian survey showed the link between tech lovers and EVs

 
Latest Android Auto Update Includes a Mysterious Connection Fix
Latest Android Auto Update Includes a Mysterious Connection Fix

15 Apr 2021, 04:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A member of the Android Auto team says the most recent version of Android Auto comes with a connection fix for Android 11 users

 
NTSB Wants a Full Ban on All Electronics While Driving
NTSB Wants a Full Ban on All Electronics While Driving

14 Apr 2021, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The National Transportation Safety Board says the use of electronics, including those with hands-free modes, should be completely banned while driving

 
Spotify Hopes It Can Replace Android Auto With Its Own Media Player
Spotify Hopes It Can Replace Android Auto With Its Own Media Player

14 Apr 2021, 08:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has announced Car Thing, a new device available as a limited product in the United States for Premium subscribers

 
Android Auto Is Getting a Surprising New Google Maps Feature
Android Auto Is Getting a Surprising New Google Maps Feature

14 Apr 2021, 07:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The most recent Android Auto version includes code suggesting Google wants to add a dedicated toggle for Google Maps day and night modes

 
Google Quietly Working on a Major Android Auto Feature Everybody Really Needs
Google Quietly Working on a Major Android Auto Feature Everybody Really Needs

13 Apr 2021, 05:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Report reveals that Android Auto will sooner or later receive a new connectivity troubleshooter to help users deal with connection issues

 
Google Maps and Co. Have Become a Must-Have, Research Shows
Google Maps and Co. Have Become a Must-Have, Research Shows

11 Apr 2021, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigation solutions are a must-have for new-car buyers, according to a recent study, topping the requirement list alongside safety, comfort, and price

 
Charged Phones Still a Nightmare on Android Auto, No Fix in Update 6.3
Charged Phones Still a Nightmare on Android Auto, No Fix in Update 6.3

11 Apr 2021, 10:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that Android Auto random disconnects triggered by a full battery are getting worse, occasionally happening at lower battery levels

 
Google Releases the Last Update for the World’s Favorite Android Auto Music App
Google Releases the Last Update for the World’s Favorite Android Auto Music App

10 Apr 2021, 14:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The final update for Google Play Music kills the app once and for all, removing it from the app list and deleting local device data

 
What LG Abandoning Mobile Phones Means for Android Auto Users
What LG Abandoning Mobile Phones Means for Android Auto Users

10 Apr 2021, 07:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / LG has recently announced that it’s leaving the mobile industry, choosing to focus on other sectors, such as EV parts, connected devices, and smart homes

 
New Android Auto Version Officially Released With Mysterious Changes
New Android Auto Version Officially Released With Mysterious Changes

9 Apr 2021, 04:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 6.3 is now available for download, though as it happens every time, Google hasn’t included a changelog to let us know what’s new

 
Top App Launches on Android Auto as a Waze Alternative
Top App Launches on Android Auto as a Waze Alternative

8 Apr 2021, 04:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom AmiGO is now available with Android Auto support, allowing drivers to get navigation and reporting capabilities on the head unit

 
Android Auto Officially Ready for an Avalanche of Navigation and Parking Apps
Android Auto Officially Ready for an Avalanche of Navigation and Parking Apps

7 Apr 2021, 04:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has finally unlocked Android Auto for third-party apps; the company now invites developers to directly publish software to production

 
The First Major Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto
The First Major Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto

6 Apr 2021, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic GPS Navigation is now available with support for Android Auto for all users after the application landed as a beta last year

 
New Update Resolves One of the Biggest Annoyances on Android Auto
New Update Resolves One of the Biggest Annoyances on Android Auto

5 Apr 2021, 06:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest Spotify update released for Android devices resolves a problem that made it impossible to play the liked songs on Android Auto

 
How Google Maps Will Determine the Best Route on Android and Android Auto
How Google Maps Will Determine the Best Route on Android and Android Auto

4 Apr 2021, 10:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The fastest route is no longer the default option in Google Maps, as the application is switching to a new setting based on fuel efficiency

 
New Phone, Same Problems: Android Auto Not Launching on Latest Android Flagship
New Phone, Same Problems: Android Auto Not Launching on Latest Android Flagship

4 Apr 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OnePlus 9 Pro customers explain that Android Auto isn’t running on their brand-new phones despite running the latest app version

 
Google Releases Updates to Fix Its Favorite Android Auto Music App
Google Releases Updates to Fix Its Favorite Android Auto Music App

3 Apr 2021, 06:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New app updates published recently resolve a YouTube Music error that prevented Google Assistant from playing music on Android Auto