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People Erect Sign to Tell Drivers That Google Maps Is Wrong
People Erect Sign to Tell Drivers That Google Maps Is Wrong

18 Mar 2024, 15:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps keeps sending drivers to the wrong route, so locals decided to take the matter into their own hands and erect a special traffic sign

 
Apple Wanted CarPlay to Become an Operating System, Android Should Look Over Its Shoulder
Apple Wanted CarPlay to Become an Operating System, Android Should Look Over Its Shoulder

18 Mar 2024, 15:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest information coming from the CarPlay front reveals that Apple wanted to turn it into an operating system like Android Automotive

 
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: The Offline Maps
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps vs. Waze: The Offline Maps

17 Mar 2024, 10:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Navigating without an Internet connection has become an essential feature of modern apps; here's how the biggest names in this space handle it

 
Here's How a Mix of Android Auto and CarPlay Would Look
Here's How a Mix of Android Auto and CarPlay Would Look

16 Mar 2024, 16:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / I asked ChatGPT to create a mix of Android Auto and CarPlay by keeping their best features, and the results aren't at all surprising

 
Google Maps Could Eventually Support "Administrator" Modes for Navigation
Google Maps Could Eventually Support "Administrator" Modes for Navigation

15 Mar 2024, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has patented new technology that would allow voice navigation to support requests only coming from the driver

 
Android Auto Wired Users Might Want to Think Twice Before Updating the App
Android Auto Wired Users Might Want to Think Twice Before Updating the App

15 Mar 2024, 10:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users claim that Android Auto no longer loads after updating the application in late February; the issue happens with wired connections

 
Google Maps Could One Day Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams
Google Maps Could One Day Prevent Phantom Traffic Jams

14 Mar 2024, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New patent describes a recent Google proposal that could provide drivers with the necessary tools to prevent phantom traffic jams

 
This Waze Bug Shows How Much We Rely on Navigation Apps for Everything
This Waze Bug Shows How Much We Rely on Navigation Apps for Everything

13 Mar 2024, 17:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze no longer displays the current speed and the speed limit, sometimes making the driver confused about how fast they're going

 
The Little Things: How This Google Maps Rival Makes Navigation Convenient for Trucks
The Little Things: How This Google Maps Rival Makes Navigation Convenient for Trucks

13 Mar 2024, 14:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic's truck navigation software comes with features that make it easier for large vehicles, including trucks, to drive to a destination

 
New Apple Maps Expansion Now Available As Apple Still Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps
New Apple Maps Expansion Now Available As Apple Still Playing Catch-Up With Google Maps

12 Mar 2024, 16:47 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has released cycling routes in more regions in Europe; the feature still offers limited availability

 
Please Don't Use This Fix for the Horrible Android Auto Call Bug
Please Don't Use This Fix for the Horrible Android Auto Call Bug

12 Mar 2024, 13:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users discovered that tapping the call screen to toggle between the phone's speaker and Bluetooth fixes the broken call audio

 
Please Don't Use Google Maps and Waze at Least This Time, Traffic Authority Tells Drivers
Please Don't Use Google Maps and Waze at Least This Time, Traffic Authority Tells Drivers

11 Mar 2024, 18:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / National Highways tells UK drivers to stick with official diversion routes during the historic closure of the M25 motorway

 
Android Auto 2022 Issue Returns to Make Using Google Maps and Waze Dangerous
Android Auto 2022 Issue Returns to Make Using Google Maps and Waze Dangerous

11 Mar 2024, 18:26 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps and Waze no longer switch to the dark mode, making using them at night not only difficult but also dangerous

 
One of the Easiest Ways To Play YouTube in the Background on Android Is Going Away
One of the Easiest Ways To Play YouTube in the Background on Android Is Going Away

11 Mar 2024, 17:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you used a Xiaomi phone to listen to your favorite music on YouTube without paying for Premium… your favorite option is getting the axe

 
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Battle Is About to Get Intense
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Battle Is About to Get Intense

10 Mar 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple has no option but to become fully committed to CarPlay, as the platform spearheads the company's foray into the automotive world

 
Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature So Subtle You Won't Even Notice It
Google Maps for Android Auto Gets a Feature So Subtle You Won't Even Notice It

10 Mar 2024, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google keeps improving the experience with Google Maps on Android Auto, adding refined styling for the ETA to the destination

 
New Update: Android Auto 11.5 Now Available for Download
New Update: Android Auto 11.5 Now Available for Download

10 Mar 2024, 07:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new Android Auto version has reached the production phase; the beta build was released a few days ago to users in the testing program

 
Android Auto Causing Phone Overheating, Users Pulling Over Immediately
Android Auto Causing Phone Overheating, Users Pulling Over Immediately

8 Mar 2024, 07:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Users complain that their mobile devices overheat immediately as they connect them to media receivers to run Android Auto

 
Using Offline Maps: The Mysterious Waze Message Causing So Much Confusion
Using Offline Maps: The Mysterious Waze Message Causing So Much Confusion

8 Mar 2024, 06:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The "using offline maps" message keeps coming back for some Waze users, making them believe the app now has offline functionality

 
Apple Will Make It Easier to Replace Apple Maps With Google Maps
Apple Will Make It Easier to Replace Apple Maps With Google Maps

8 Mar 2024, 05:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company plans to allow users to change the default navigation app on their iPhones; the change could roll out in iOS 18