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Thief Steals AirTag-Tracked $60K Audi, Claims He Brought It for $500
Thief Steals AirTag-Tracked $60K Audi, Claims He Brought It for $500

18 Sep 2023, 12:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An 18-year-old thief stole an expensive Audi without knowing the vehicle was tracked with an AirTag; the suspect was arrested hours later

 
What the USB-C iPhone 15 Means for CarPlay, Drivers, and Their Cars
What the USB-C iPhone 15 Means for CarPlay, Drivers, and Their Cars

17 Sep 2023, 19:09 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / iPhone 15 drops Apple's proprietary connector and adopts USB-C; the universal port is used on the majority of Android phones, headphones, and other devices

 
This Device Brings Android Auto and CarPlay to Any Motorcycle
This Device Brings Android Auto and CarPlay to Any Motorcycle

15 Sep 2023, 09:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / NaviCam is a new product that can be installed on any motorcycle using a universal mount; it can run Android Auto and CarPlay

 
US Sheriff Tells Locals to Disable AirTags Used for "Sinister Purposes"
US Sheriff Tells Locals to Disable AirTags Used for "Sinister Purposes"

15 Sep 2023, 07:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Grant County Sheriff's Office has posted advice on AirTags used for nefarious purposes after locals found trackers used to spy on them

 
What's New in iOS 17 for CarPlay and Apple Maps Users
What's New in iOS 17 for CarPlay and Apple Maps Users

13 Sep 2023, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new operating system version will start rolling out to iPhone XS and newer on September 18; the RC is available today

 
New Waze Update Patches the Most Horrible CarPlay Bug in a Long Time
New Waze Update Patches the Most Horrible CarPlay Bug in a Long Time

13 Sep 2023, 09:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest Waze version, now available for download from the App Store, resolves the dark mode glitch that's been plaguing CarPlay since August

 
Polestar Invites iPhone 15 Fans To Explore Digital Detoxing
Polestar Invites iPhone 15 Fans To Explore Digital Detoxing

13 Sep 2023, 00:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The EV maker would like you to take a break and enjoy life outside the digital realm. Here's what it recommends to smartphone fans

 
Apple Maps Struggling With Uncanny Bug, Good Luck Competing With Google Maps This Way
Apple Maps Struggling With Uncanny Bug, Good Luck Competing With Google Maps This Way

12 Sep 2023, 16:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple's navigation app exhibits mysterious black shapes on CarPlay; the error has become more widespread lately, with no fix yet

 
Thief Sells Cars, Uses AirTag to Steal Them Back, Eventually Betrayed by Own AirTag
Thief Sells Cars, Uses AirTag to Steal Them Back, Eventually Betrayed by Own AirTag

11 Sep 2023, 16:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 20-year-old car thief thought he invented the perfect scam until his own AirTag betrayed him; the man tricked nine people before getting caught

 
It Took Three Years, But This Huge Apple Feature Will Finally Launch in Its Third Vehicle
It Took Three Years, But This Huge Apple Feature Will Finally Launch in Its Third Vehicle

11 Sep 2023, 14:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker is getting ready to expand the availability of Apple Maps EV routing to the third model; an announcement is expected shortly

 
Apple Maps Detailed City Experience: Everything You Need to Know
Apple Maps Detailed City Experience: Everything You Need to Know

7 Sep 2023, 04:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The detailed city experience is supposed to turn Apple Maps into the alternative Google Maps never wanted; its rollout continues across the globe

 
AirTag Helps Find $12K Bike Lost in Airport, Airlines Don't Actually Care
AirTag Helps Find $12K Bike Lost in Airport, Airlines Don't Actually Care

6 Sep 2023, 16:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A 16-year-old cyclist struggled to get his bike back after it got lost between two flights; the involved airlines did nothing to help

 
I Used YouTube on Android Auto, And Now I Understand Why Google Banned It
I Used YouTube on Android Auto, And Now I Understand Why Google Banned It

6 Sep 2023, 06:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google does not allow YouTube on Android Auto; users can still get the app running using various methods, though it's not recommended

 
Thief Steals 2016 Dodge Charger, AirTag Helps Officers in the Air Track Him Down
Thief Steals 2016 Dodge Charger, AirTag Helps Officers in the Air Track Him Down

5 Sep 2023, 12:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple's AirTag triggered another Hollywood-style stolen car recovery as it helped the police find the location of a 2016 Charger

 
Super-Popular App Launches on CarPlay Ahead of Major Apple Announcement
Super-Popular App Launches on CarPlay Ahead of Major Apple Announcement

5 Sep 2023, 08:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / WeChat is now available on CarPlay, allowing users to make and receive phone calls when their iPhones are connected to head units

 
More Signs That Apple Might Be Cooking Something Big for Its Google Maps Alternative
More Signs That Apple Might Be Cooking Something Big for Its Google Maps Alternative

4 Sep 2023, 12:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The detailed city experience in Apple Maps could soon be expanded to more regions; an announcement is expected next week

 
Users Hate the New Google Maps: An "Abomination," It Looks "Like the 90s"
Users Hate the New Google Maps: An "Abomination," It Looks "Like the 90s"

4 Sep 2023, 04:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started rolling out a new color palette for Google Maps, but it looks like users aren't the biggest fans of the visual facelift

 
Google Quietly Releases a Google Maps Interface Update, Copies Its Number One Rival
Google Quietly Releases a Google Maps Interface Update, Copies Its Number One Rival

2 Sep 2023, 06:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant has refreshed the Google Maps interface with a refined color palette for users on desktop and mobile

 
Leak Reveals That Apple Is Planning a Huge Update for Its Google Maps Killer
Leak Reveals That Apple Is Planning a Huge Update for Its Google Maps Killer

1 Sep 2023, 16:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant plans to expand the detailed city experience to new regions, all of them in the United States

 
Passenger Leaves Headphones on Plane, AirTag Finds Them at Delta Employee's House
Passenger Leaves Headphones on Plane, AirTag Finds Them at Delta Employee's House

31 Aug 2023, 16:51 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Police once again warn people worldwide to avoid handling such cases on their own; reach out to law enforcement instead, they say