Google Releases the Last Major Android Auto Update of the Year
2 Dec 2020, 06:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 5.9 is now available for download, and this one is the last update we’re getting for 2020 as version 6.0 is expected in January
Users Claim Shutting Down Google Maps Is Too Darn Hard
1 Dec 2020, 10:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / And others complain the app keeps running in the background without a way to actually get rid of the navigation notification on the phone
Kenwood Head Unit Firmware Update Confirmed to Fix Major Android Auto Problem
1 Dec 2020, 09:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Random disconnects plaguing Android Auto no longer occur after the latest firmware update released by Kenwood for its head units
Android Auto Plagued by Errors Hitting Google’s Latest Phone
1 Dec 2020, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Pixel 5 owners discover various issues when connecting their phones to cars to run Android Auto, including sudden crashes
Honda Could Eventually Enable Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on Pre-2021 Cars
1 Dec 2020, 07:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started reaching out to customers for additional feedback, and it looks like the Accord is the next one in the queue to get an update
Don’t Blame YouTube Music for Playing Music at Random Times
30 Nov 2020, 07:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Blame Android Auto instead, as this is a known issue that has actually been spotted earlier this year and is plaguing other music apps too
Chevy Bolt Owners Spammed with Privacy Warnings on CarPlay and Android Auto
30 Nov 2020, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Drivers complain the very same message shows up every time they connect their smartphones to the car to run CarPlay or Android Auto
More Struggles with Voice Navigation on Android Auto Despite Fix Already Here
30 Nov 2020, 07:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that setting up the navigation app (such as Google Maps or Waze) on Android Auto no longer works with a voice command
Android Auto Making Phones Painfully Slow, Keeps Running in the Background
29 Nov 2020, 08:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New Android Auto glitch discovered, yet this time it only seems to affect a specific phone model; it causes devices to be significantly slower
Making a Phone Call on Android Auto with Google Assistant Suddenly Broken Down
28 Nov 2020, 16:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that whenever they’re trying to make a phone call using voice commands via Google Assistant, they end up getting an error
Life with YouTube Music on Android Auto Isn’t Easy as New Problems Found
28 Nov 2020, 16:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / YouTube Music is Google’s big bet in the music streaming service, and it replaces the rather popular Google Play Music platform
Google Silently Releases a New Android Auto UI Update That Just Makes Sense
28 Nov 2020, 14:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The phone UI on Android Auto has received a small facelift adding tab navigation, making it easier to jump from favorites to recent calls or contacts
New Waze Beta Update Available on Android and Android Auto with Welcome Fixes
28 Nov 2020, 14:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Waze team has recently published Waze 4.69.0.0 beta, and this time the update brings several important fixes going forward
Top Android Auto and CarPlay Music App Gets a Killer Deal for Black Friday
26 Nov 2020, 06:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Subscribe to Spotify today and you receive three free months for the premium service; the offer is only available for new users
Broken Android Auto Release Causing Blank Screen, Forced Update Making It Worse
26 Nov 2020, 06:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A previous Android Auto update broke down the connection in some cars, and Google has recently blocked the only fix that brought things back to normal
Android Auto Customization App Unlocks New Features With Just One Click
25 Nov 2020, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AA AIO Tweaker is a new application whose purpose is to provide users with access to more features in Android Auto; a rooted phone is required
Waze Fixes Another Big Annoyance on Android and Android Auto
25 Nov 2020, 06:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The driving direction is no longer centered on Android, and the most recent beta build finally comes with a fix for this issue
How Hackers Managed to Break into the Top Android Auto and CarPlay Music Service
25 Nov 2020, 05:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Research reveals that malicious actors used a credential stuffing operation to get access to approximately 300k Spotify accounts
Google Maps Freezing on Android Auto Sort of Fixed After Latest Update
24 Nov 2020, 06:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google started investigating the issue back in September, and now there’s a chance that updating Android Auto brings things almost back to normal
Recent Android Auto Update Causes a New Dark Mode Struggle
24 Nov 2020, 05:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you updated to the latest version of Android Auto and can no longer switch visual modes from your phone, you’re certainly not alone