Android Auto Gets a Long-Overdue Update to Make Driving Safer
26 Apr 2024, 18:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has quietly added a new option to allow drivers to disable all message notifications on Android Auto, keeping everything quiet on the screen
Google Teases Android Auto Announcements at Upcoming Event
26 Apr 2024, 17:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / This year's I/O developer event will witness a special session dedicated to in-car experiences; the focus will be on Android Auto and Automotive
Android Auto 11.8 Now Available With a Change Google Probably Forgot About
25 Apr 2024, 14:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has started enabling the new Settings menu design in Android Auto; the rollout starts with app version 11.8
New Android Auto Update: Version 11.8 Now Available for All Users
21 Apr 2024, 07:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Android Auto version landed in the production stage, surprisingly without a prior beta release; the rollout started on the Play Store
Time to Update: Widespread Android Auto Bug Finally Resolved
19 Apr 2024, 12:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The bug causing WhatsApp to fail to send messages with voice commands has finally been resolved; users must update the app
Apple Maps Who? Google Maps to Get Satellite Support, Making Rivals Feel Obsolete
19 Apr 2024, 11:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google caught working on satellite connectivity for Google Maps; the feature could go live as part of the upcoming Android 15 release
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