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A Google Maps Feature Could Help Police Track Suspects Released on Bail
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
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)
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
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?
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
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
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

 
Here's How to Find Out If the World's Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Supports Your Car
Here's How to Find Out If the World's Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Supports Your Car

29 Mar 2024, 16:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AAWireless has launched a compatibility checker that allows users to determine if the device supports their cars before committing to a purchase

 
Google Maps Gets Google Gemini Integration, Navigation Now More Convenient
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

 
Google Teases New Google Maps Updates, a "Fresh New Look"
Google Teases New Google Maps Updates, a "Fresh New Look"

28 Mar 2024, 14:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is working on more refinements for the mobile version of Google Maps, with the company promising an improved look

 
The Useless Waze Feature I Always Disable on My Devices
The Useless Waze Feature I Always Disable on My Devices

27 Mar 2024, 19:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze includes features that don't make much sense, including showing other users on the map and a gamification component

 
Here's When Apple Could Finally Unveil the Next-Generation CarPlay
Here's When Apple Could Finally Unveil the Next-Generation CarPlay

27 Mar 2024, 05:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant announced the dates for this year's WWDC event; it'll take place from June 10 through June 14

 
Google Brings a Top Google Maps Feature to More Users As the Apple Pressure Intensifies
Google Brings a Top Google Maps Feature to More Users As the Apple Pressure Intensifies

27 Mar 2024, 05:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has announced that Street View imagery is now available in Kazakhstan; Apple is also bringing Look Around to more regions

 
Essential Feature Broken Down Overnight for Android Auto Wired Users
Essential Feature Broken Down Overnight for Android Auto Wired Users

25 Mar 2024, 17:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Phone calls no longer work correctly for some Android Auto wired users, as the quality of the sound turns every word into a cracking noise

 
Police: Pin Us on Waze All You Like, But You Might Be Helping a Criminal
Police: Pin Us on Waze All You Like, But You Might Be Helping a Criminal

24 Mar 2024, 12:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Sherborn Police Department says officers aren't bothered they are reported on Waze, though the reports could alert criminals

 
Android Auto 11.6 Is Here: How to Download and What to Expect
Android Auto 11.6 Is Here: How to Download and What to Expect

23 Mar 2024, 14:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started the rollout of Android Auto 11.6, pushing this build to the production channel after only a few days in the beta stage

 
Google Luck Explaining This Android Auto Bug Breaking Down the World's Top Messaging App
Google Luck Explaining This Android Auto Bug Breaking Down the World's Top Messaging App

22 Mar 2024, 19:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users explain that listening to audio messages received on WhatsApp no longer works correctly after a recent Android Auto update

 
How to Download Android Auto 11.6 Before Everybody Else
How to Download Android Auto 11.6 Before Everybody Else

20 Mar 2024, 15:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has started the testing phase of the next Android Auto update; version 11.6 is now in the beta stage, with the APK installer also live

 
This Better Be a Bug: Android Auto Glitch Looks Like a New Feature
This Better Be a Bug: Android Auto Glitch Looks Like a New Feature

19 Mar 2024, 18:53 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto has started repeating the sent messages, with some users believing this could be a bug and, hopefully, not a feature

 
Google Maps Gets Another Feature You Didn't Know You Need
Google Maps Gets Another Feature You Didn't Know You Need

19 Mar 2024, 18:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has expanded Google Maps public transit directions to Wear OS, allowing navigation to run directly on the wrist