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Google Confirms Highly Anticipated Android Auto Fix in Recent Update
Google Confirms Highly Anticipated Android Auto Fix in Recent Update

15 May 2021, 20:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If voice calls on Android Auto aren’t working exactly as expected and the person at the end of the line can’t hear you, just update to the latest version

 
Huawei’s Navigation App Gets Plenty of New Features in the Latest Update
Huawei’s Navigation App Gets Plenty of New Features in the Latest Update

15 May 2021, 19:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Petal Maps, the navigation app that Huawei launched as an alternative to Google Maps, has been updated with HUD support and an option to avoid ferries

 
Apple's Google Street View Rival Launches in Atlanta, Georgia
Apple's Google Street View Rival Launches in Atlanta, Georgia

15 May 2021, 19:11 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based tech giant has expanded its Look Around feature to a new region as the company keeps working on bringing the feature to more users

 
One More Google Maps Rival Is Coming to Android Auto
One More Google Maps Rival Is Coming to Android Auto

15 May 2021, 07:17 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / OsmAnd is projected to receive Android Auto support this quarter, therefore providing users with another alternative to Google Maps

 
Google Accused of Favoring Google Maps on Android Auto, Gets Hefty Fine
Google Accused of Favoring Google Maps on Android Auto, Gets Hefty Fine

14 May 2021, 04:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Italy’s competition watchdog has decided to fine Google no less than $123 million for allegedly favoring Google Maps on Android Auto

 
A Simple Sign Resolves the Nightmare Waze Has Created in a Small Village
A Simple Sign Resolves the Nightmare Waze Has Created in a Small Village

13 May 2021, 08:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Waze app sends thousands of cars on the small roads of a French village in an attempt to help them avoid congestion on a nearby route

 
Google Planning “Interesting Things” for Android Auto as App Loses Notifications
Google Planning “Interesting Things” for Android Auto as App Loses Notifications

13 May 2021, 04:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Notification support in Signal has been disabled temporarily, as one developer says Google is making some changes to Android Auto

 
Google Reminds Everybody Its Android Phone Can Save Lives After Car Accidents
Google Reminds Everybody Its Android Phone Can Save Lives After Car Accidents

12 May 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has released an ad to show how the Google Pixel car crash detection can automatically call 911 after an accident

 
Google Quietly Working on Another Big Android Auto Feature
Google Quietly Working on Another Big Android Auto Feature

12 May 2021, 03:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is currently developing work profiles for Android Auto, a feature that would therefore expand from phones to the head unit in the car

 
ChargePoint Comes to Android Auto, Here’s What the App Can Do for You
ChargePoint Comes to Android Auto, Here’s What the App Can Do for You

11 May 2021, 07:13 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / The new app for Android Auto allows you to find charge stations nearby and at your destination, as well as track costs, set alerts, and even start charging

 
Google Silently Removes One New Highly Anticipated Android Auto Feature
Google Silently Removes One New Highly Anticipated Android Auto Feature

11 May 2021, 05:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Connectivity Troubleshooter that was discovered in a previous update has reportedly been pulled from the latest version

 
Newest Android Auto Version Drops the Last Bit of the Music App Everybody Loved
Newest Android Auto Version Drops the Last Bit of the Music App Everybody Loved

10 May 2021, 04:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto 6.4 has removed the last reference to Google Play Music, the app that Google officially discontinued a few months ago

 
Android Auto Users Asked to Help Improve the Weather Location Feature
Android Auto Users Asked to Help Improve the Weather Location Feature

9 May 2021, 07:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google needs users’ help and their bug reports in order to resolve a glitch that causes the weather location to remain stuck to the home location

 
These Are the Big New Google Maps Features Google Is Now Working On
These Are the Big New Google Maps Features Google Is Now Working On

8 May 2021, 08:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is currently developing several important Google Maps features, some of which are exclusive to Android and Android Auto users

 
A New Android Auto Version Is Now Available with More Mysterious Improvements
A New Android Auto Version Is Now Available with More Mysterious Improvements

8 May 2021, 04:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has released a new version of Android Auto, once again without providing a changelog to let us know what’s been improved

 
Google Wants Android Auto Users to Help Fix a Voice Command Error
Google Wants Android Auto Users to Help Fix a Voice Command Error

7 May 2021, 04:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company is now waiting for bug reports related to a specific Google Assistant error encountered by Android Auto users

 
The Lefeet C1 Modular Water Scooter Grants You Aquaman-Like Abilities
The Lefeet C1 Modular Water Scooter Grants You Aquaman-Like Abilities

6 May 2021, 14:37 UTC · By: Cristian Curmei / This underwater scooter can pull you along at speeds up to 3.6 mph (5.8 kph) and will function for 45 minutes at a max depth of 30 meters (98 feet).

 
This Android App Brings the Full Android Auto Experience to Phones
This Android App Brings the Full Android Auto Experience to Phones

6 May 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AutoZen is a car launcher that looks and feels like the Android Auto version you typically run on the head unit inside your vehicle

 
Android Auto Fails to Detect Car Hotspots, Investigation Under Way
Android Auto Fails to Detect Car Hotspots, Investigation Under Way

5 May 2021, 19:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / New problem hitting Android Auto prevents the app from detecting car hotspots, making it impossible for the app to access the Internet

 
Must-Have Android Auto App Lets You Download and Install Third-Party Tools
Must-Have Android Auto App Lets You Download and Install Third-Party Tools

5 May 2021, 05:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new tool called Android Auto Apps Downloader, or AAAD, allows users to download and install popular third-party tools on Android Auto