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Fixing Spotify’s Bluetooth Problem on Android Auto Takes Less Than One Minute
Fixing Spotify’s Bluetooth Problem on Android Auto Takes Less Than One Minute

24 Jan 2021, 18:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’re currently experiencing issues with Spotify when running the app on Android Auto for phones, here’s what you need to do

 
Thank You, Apple: More Android Phone Makers Planning Upgrade to Replace Car Keys
Thank You, Apple: More Android Phone Makers Planning Upgrade to Replace Car Keys

24 Jan 2021, 14:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Several new Android device manufacturers are said to be interested in installing UWB support on their upcoming smartphones

 
Android Auto 101: Fix the Google Play Services Error in a Matter of Seconds
Android Auto 101: Fix the Google Play Services Error in a Matter of Seconds

23 Jan 2021, 14:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you’ve recently come across a Google Play Services error on Android Auto, here’s what you need to do to fix it once and for all

 
Major Widespread Android Auto Bug Causes Phones to Crash on Launch
Major Widespread Android Auto Bug Causes Phones to Crash on Launch

23 Jan 2021, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A recent update seems to be wreaking havoc on Android Auto, with plenty of users complaining of unexpected reboots on connect

 
New Waze Glitch Shows Not Even Google Apps Work Fine on Android Auto
New Waze Glitch Shows Not Even Google Apps Work Fine on Android Auto

23 Jan 2021, 09:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze stops working on Android Auto after only a few meters of driving; the good news is the issue has already been forwarded to the dev team

 
Google Releases New Google Maps Updates for Android and Android Auto
Google Releases New Google Maps Updates for Android and Android Auto

23 Jan 2021, 05:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has shipped new Google Maps builds for both the stable and the beta testing channel this week

 
Samsung SmartThings on Android Auto Demo Brings Both Good News and Bad News
Samsung SmartThings on Android Auto Demo Brings Both Good News and Bad News

22 Jan 2021, 12:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Samsung has officially released Android Auto support for SmartThings, giving users the power to control their homes from the car

 
Driver Ends Up in a River Because That’s Where Navigation Told Him to Go
Driver Ends Up in a River Because That’s Where Navigation Told Him to Go

22 Jan 2021, 10:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Delivery driver used a navigation app to find an address but instead ended up in a river; emergency services eventually rescued him

 
Huawei’s Google Maps Alternative Gets New Features in the Latest Update
Huawei’s Google Maps Alternative Gets New Features in the Latest Update

21 Jan 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Petal Maps is Huawei’s replacement for Google Maps; the app is currently available as a beta release in over 140 countries across the world

 
This Android Auto Bug Is a Demonstration of How to Ruin a Useful Application
This Android Auto Bug Is a Demonstration of How to Ruin a Useful Application

21 Jan 2021, 05:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Yet another Android Auto problem discovered, this time affecting the way users listen to the radio when the app is running on the screen

 
Android Auto Voice Assistant Issue Finally Under Investigation
Android Auto Voice Assistant Issue Finally Under Investigation

20 Jan 2021, 14:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Android Auto team at Google is now looking into the issue causing Google Assistant on Android Auto to fail to understand commands

 
Google Says It Fixed One of the Biggest Problems in Android Auto
Google Says It Fixed One of the Biggest Problems in Android Auto

20 Jan 2021, 04:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto sometimes reads text messages in a different language, and Google says it has introduced more improvements for users

 
Google Confirms Google Maps Notification Problem Driving Android Users Insane
Google Confirms Google Maps Notification Problem Driving Android Users Insane

19 Jan 2021, 07:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Closing Google Maps has become quite a struggle on some devices, as the notification doesn’t go away, no matter how hard you try

 
Samsung Releases Major Software Update for Android Auto Users
Samsung Releases Major Software Update for Android Auto Users

19 Jan 2021, 05:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Samsung SmartThings now supports Android Auto, and users can add up to six devices they can control right from the head unit in their cars

 
An Easy Way to Prevent Android Auto From Blasting Music After Disconnecting
An Easy Way to Prevent Android Auto From Blasting Music After Disconnecting

18 Jan 2021, 08:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Bug causes Android Auto to start playing music at random times even after disconnecting the phone; Google says it’s currently investigating

 
Android Auto Plagued by New 2021 Disconnect Bug, No Fix in Version 6.0
Android Auto Plagued by New 2021 Disconnect Bug, No Fix in Version 6.0

18 Jan 2021, 06:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto users say the app has started to disconnect randomly lately, with the whole thing happening regardless of phone model

 
Android Auto Is Finally Getting the Love (And Features) It Deserves
Android Auto Is Finally Getting the Love (And Features) It Deserves

17 Jan 2021, 19:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is currently giving the finishing touches to several major improvements for Android Auto, with the release to happen this year

 
Google Silently Releases Massive Google Maps Update for Some Users
Google Silently Releases Massive Google Maps Update for Some Users

17 Jan 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has started rolling out refreshed Google Maps street-level details in some regions across the world

 
The Right Cable Is All It Takes to Fix One of the Biggest Android Auto Issues
The Right Cable Is All It Takes to Fix One of the Biggest Android Auto Issues

17 Jan 2021, 09:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some Pixel 5 owners claim that replacing the cable with a new one purchased from Google gets Android Auto up and running on the Pixel 5

 
Samsung Says It Won’t Take Long Before Your Android Phone Becomes a Car Key
Samsung Says It Won’t Take Long Before Your Android Phone Becomes a Car Key

16 Jan 2021, 11:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean company says it plans to release the update enabling the Galaxy S21 to double as a car key in the summer