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Google Releases a Google Maps Update for Android and Android Auto Users
Google Releases a Google Maps Update for Android and Android Auto Users

26 Mar 2020, 20:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just released an update for both the stable and the beta builds of Google Maps on Android (and Android Auto, of course)

 
You Can Now Have a Tesla-Like Vertical Display in Any Car
You Can Now Have a Tesla-Like Vertical Display in Any Car

26 Mar 2020, 15:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A Chinese company has created vertical touchscreen displays for a wide variety of cars, obviously inspired by the one available on Tesla

 
Android Auto Goes Crazy, Keeps Relaunching After Turning Off the Engine
Android Auto Goes Crazy, Keeps Relaunching After Turning Off the Engine

25 Mar 2020, 13:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A number of users are now reporting issues causing Android Auto to relaunch at random times after disconnecting the phone from the car

 
New Waze and Google Maps Versions Now Available with Mysterious Fixes
New Waze and Google Maps Versions Now Available with Mysterious Fixes

25 Mar 2020, 13:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has released new versions of both Waze and Google Maps for iPhone and Android, which means the apps are updated on CarPlay and Android Auto too

 
An Android Auto Issue Is Wreaking Havoc on Opel Cars
An Android Auto Issue Is Wreaking Havoc on Opel Cars

22 Mar 2020, 13:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Installing the latest version of Android Auto on Opel car models seems to break down the app, and sticking with an older release is no longer an option

 
Samsung Might Have Fixed the Bug Driving Android Auto Users Crazy
Samsung Might Have Fixed the Bug Driving Android Auto Users Crazy

22 Mar 2020, 12:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An update for the Galaxy S20 is believed to fix an issue causing the flagship to lose GPS tracking, eventually rendering apps like Waze completely useless

 
Of Course Android Auto Works Just Flawlessly for So Many People
Of Course Android Auto Works Just Flawlessly for So Many People

21 Mar 2020, 19:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While so many people complain of issues with Android Auto, others claim everything’s running just flawlessly without any bug whatsoever

 
Horror Experience with Samsung’s Latest High-End Phone on Android Auto
Horror Experience with Samsung’s Latest High-End Phone on Android Auto

19 Mar 2020, 16:32 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Samsung Galaxy S20, which is the South Korean company’s latest flagship, is now experiencing GPS lock issues that break down navigation apps

 
‘Does Anyone at Google Even Use Android Auto?’ Users Fed Up with Bugs Scream
‘Does Anyone at Google Even Use Android Auto?’ Users Fed Up with Bugs Scream

19 Mar 2020, 10:54 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The inconsistency that’s ruining the experience with Android Auto makes many wonder how much time Google spends testing every release

 
Here’s Android Auto on Samsung’s Most Innovative Smartphone Yet
Here’s Android Auto on Samsung’s Most Innovative Smartphone Yet

18 Mar 2020, 20:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The foldable Samsung Galaxy Flip runs Android Auto just fine, while also coming with a series of gimmicks to further polish the experience overall

 
This BMW X5 CarPlay Upgrade Is Something BMW Itself Should Make Happen
This BMW X5 CarPlay Upgrade Is Something BMW Itself Should Make Happen

17 Mar 2020, 15:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Aftermarket upgrade for the BMW X5 brings welcome infotainment systems behind the wheel, including support for Android Auto and CarPlay

 
This Customized Android Auto Has New Cool Wallpapers, And You Can Get Them Too
This Customized Android Auto Has New Cool Wallpapers, And You Can Get Them Too

17 Mar 2020, 12:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Customizing Android Auto is something that anyone can do with a rooted Android phone and a bunch of dedicated applications

 
Google Says It’ll Take a Bit Longer to Fix One of the Key Android Auto Features
Google Says It’ll Take a Bit Longer to Fix One of the Key Android Auto Features

16 Mar 2020, 14:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has recently confirmed that it’s still investigating a bug breaking down voice commands in Android Auto, so the next release is unlikely to include a fix

 
This Android Auto Issue Is Driving Kia Owners Mad, No Official Fix Just Yet
This Android Auto Issue Is Driving Kia Owners Mad, No Official Fix Just Yet

15 Mar 2020, 11:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Kia owners are now complaining of an Android Auto issue that blocks them from connecting phones to their new cars via USB

 
What If Android Auto Starts Talking in Another Language All of a Sudden?
What If Android Auto Starts Talking in Another Language All of a Sudden?

15 Mar 2020, 10:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Old bug causes Android Auto to read text messages in a different language than the one set by the user; and now Google says it’s investigating

 
Highly Anticipated Waze Update for Android Auto Is Just Around the Corner
Highly Anticipated Waze Update for Android Auto Is Just Around the Corner

14 Mar 2020, 11:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A long-awaited fix for Waze would resolve an issue causing the turn notification bar to go away when changing screens in Android Auto

 
What CarPlay? Android Auto on Samsung Galaxy S20 Is the Best Thing Ever
What CarPlay? Android Auto on Samsung Galaxy S20 Is the Best Thing Ever

12 Mar 2020, 13:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / I used Android Auto with the all-new Samsung Galaxy S20+ and everything seems to be working exactly how it’s supposed to

 
The X-Files: One of the Top Google Maps Features on Android Auto Goes Missing
The X-Files: One of the Top Google Maps Features on Android Auto Goes Missing

11 Mar 2020, 16:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The speed limit first showed up in January for some lucky users, and since then, it comes and goes for the majority of Android Auto adopters

 
This CarPlay System Uses an Android Tablet and a Carlinkit Adapter
This CarPlay System Uses an Android Tablet and a Carlinkit Adapter

10 Mar 2020, 17:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / 2018 Nissan Qashqai owner installs a CarPlay system inside their car using an Android tablet and a wireless CarPlay adapter

 
Flagship Samsung Feature Wreaking Havoc on Android Auto
Flagship Samsung Feature Wreaking Havoc on Android Auto

9 Mar 2020, 18:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Some users are now experiencing connection problems on Android Auto due to what appears to be Samsung’s Dex feature on flagship Android smartphones