How This Google Maps Rival Tries to Copy Waze's Number One Feature
18 Apr 2024, 18:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / TomTom has already integrated incident reporting in AmiGO, trying to build a large community powering the crowdsourcing engine
One Year Later, Android Auto Coolwalk Still Lacks an Essential Feature
17 Apr 2024, 15:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Coolwalk UI debuted on Android Auto in January 2023, with the rollout completed a few months later; here's the feature that's still nowhere to be seen
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed
17 Apr 2024, 13:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started emailing users that the review drafts for Google Maps will be removed in July; saving new drafts will no longer be possible
2024 Will Be the Year of Android, So What Does This Mean for Android Auto and CarPlay?
16 Apr 2024, 16:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Estimates indicate that Android will grow significantly compared to Apple's competitor, with competition in the mobile market getting fiercer
Top App Broken on Android Auto, the Only Workaround Is a Big No-No
16 Apr 2024, 16:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / WhatsApp integration in Android Auto is now broken, as users can no longer send messages using Google Assistant commands
The Ugly Side of Google Maps: Why Barcelona Removed a Bus Route From the App
14 Apr 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps has become a double-edged sword, with authorities complaining that it causes disruptions in the lives of residents
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Could Be Irresponsible
14 Apr 2024, 10:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Law enforcement worldwide comments on the use of police reports in Waze; Canadian officers describe the activity as potentially irresponsible
Android Auto for Beginners: 5 Big Questions Answered
11 Apr 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Here's what you need to know if you're new to the Android Auto world; I answer the five most common questions for beginners
Waze Teases the Biggest Feature Update in Years
11 Apr 2024, 08:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started sending out emails about the upcoming feature update that'll include sharp curve alerts and speed bump notifications
Google Still Working on the Forgotten Side of Android Auto
10 Apr 2024, 11:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto already has a redesigned settings menu, but Google seemingly needs more time to enable it; the company is tight-lipped on the update
Police Issue Warning Over Waze Reports: When You Should Pin Police on the Map
10 Apr 2024, 10:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Ontario Provincial Police calls for users to make a difference between the police reports they send on Waze; when you're recommended to flag speed traps
Google Wants to Create an Interactive Version of Google Maps You Can Talk To
8 Apr 2024, 17:13 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has recently filed a patent for interactive voice navigation, allowing the user to request more information about an upcoming maneuver
A Google Maps Feature Could Help Police Track Suspects Released on Bail
8 Apr 2024, 12:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Supreme Court of India wants Google to provide a detailed description of how its location-sharing system works in Google Maps
Google's Latest Android Auto Change Forces Users to Disable Google Maps
5 Apr 2024, 19:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A server-side update has allegedly enabled new behavior that enforces Google Maps on Android Auto when using voice commands for navigation
Apple Maps Can't Replace Waze (Yet)
4 Apr 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has equipped Apple Maps with incident reporting, obviously inspired by Waze and Google Maps, but the feature is limited and lacks adoption
Android Auto 11.7 Now Available, And This Change Better Not Be a Feature
4 Apr 2024, 09:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto is now available for download, sporting a change that is hopefully just a bug that'll soon get squashed
Time to Choose: Google Maps or Apple Maps?
1 Apr 2024, 03:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The battle between Google Maps and Apple Maps is getting more intense, especially as Apple has become more committed to this product
How to Disable the Waze Feature Too Many People Misuse
31 Mar 2024, 17:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Getting rid of the feature that so many people misuse is really easy; Waze comes with a dedicated setting to disable map chats
How to Fix the Tiny Keyboard Bug on Android Auto
31 Mar 2024, 11:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / These tips should help you restore the standard keyboard dimensions without rebooting the mobile device; the issue only affects Gboard users
Google Maps Gets Google Gemini Integration, Navigation Now More Convenient
29 Mar 2024, 17:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently updated Gemini to support Google Maps navigation, offering ETA information and support for starting guidance