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Scaling Issues Sometimes Make Android Auto a Waste of Time
Scaling Issues Sometimes Make Android Auto a Waste of Time

9 Mar 2020, 17:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto sometimes isn’t rendered properly on car screens, making the experience pretty much useless, regardless of the built-in features

 
One of the Best Android Auto Music Players Gets a Major Update with New Features
One of the Best Android Auto Music Players Gets a Major Update with New Features

6 Mar 2020, 13:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest beta version of BlackPlayer EX comes with plenty of improvements, including a new navigation design as well as two new features

 
The Latest Android Auto Version No Longer Closes After Turning Off the Engine
The Latest Android Auto Version No Longer Closes After Turning Off the Engine

5 Mar 2020, 17:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new bug discovered in Android Auto causes the app to no longer close automatically after leaving the car; the issue exists on several phone models

 
Why Android Auto Uses Bluetooth When It’s Connected via USB
Why Android Auto Uses Bluetooth When It’s Connected via USB

4 Mar 2020, 17:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto requires an active Bluetooth connection between the phone and the car even if the mobile device is plugged in via USB

 
Kind Internet Stranger Fixes One of the Latest Android Auto Bugs
Kind Internet Stranger Fixes One of the Latest Android Auto Bugs

3 Mar 2020, 17:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While Google says that a fix for the “OK, Google” voice command bug is on its way, someone on the Internet says they found a workaround

 
Just Don’t Blame Android Auto for the Way It Works on Vertical Car Displays
Just Don’t Blame Android Auto for the Way It Works on Vertical Car Displays

3 Mar 2020, 17:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / While Android Auto works correctly on a wide range of car displays, it sometimes fails to make the most of unusual aspect ratios, such as vertical screens

 
Someone Has Created a Music Player for Android Auto, And It’s Really Awesome
Someone Has Created a Music Player for Android Auto, And It’s Really Awesome

2 Mar 2020, 17:27 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new music player for Android Auto is now available for download, providing users with features to play music from the local library

 
Three Android Auto Features Apple CarPlay Also Needs
Three Android Auto Features Apple CarPlay Also Needs

1 Mar 2020, 13:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple CarPlay, the only smartphone-based alternative to Android Auto, has evolved a lot lately, but it still needs improvements in key areas

 
Dealer Update Said to Break Down Android Auto on Subaru Cars
Dealer Update Said to Break Down Android Auto on Subaru Cars

1 Mar 2020, 11:15 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / 2018 Subaru Impreza owner says they took the car to the dealership for a mechanical recall and also received a software update that broke down Android Auto

 
A New Android Auto Version Is Now Available with Highly-Anticipated Improvements
A New Android Auto Version Is Now Available with Highly-Anticipated Improvements

23 Feb 2020, 19:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just released a new version of Android Auto, bringing several critical fixes, as well as a new feature for all devices

 
Waze Directions Box Suddenly Centered Makes Android Auto Navigation a Struggle
Waze Directions Box Suddenly Centered Makes Android Auto Navigation a Struggle

23 Feb 2020, 13:43 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The box displaying navigation directions offered by Waze has suddenly moved to the center of the screen in Android Auto, making it impossible to use the app

 
An Android Auto Bug Breaks Down the “OK, Google” Voice Command on Android 10
An Android Auto Bug Breaks Down the “OK, Google” Voice Command on Android 10

21 Feb 2020, 11:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The update to Android 10 causes multiple issues, including the “OK, Google” command no longer being recognized in Android Auto

 
This Android Auto Bug Makes Mazda Drivers Go Crazy, No Workaround Yet
This Android Auto Bug Makes Mazda Drivers Go Crazy, No Workaround Yet

20 Feb 2020, 10:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto starts crashing when toggling between apps, and Mazda cars appear to be the models most often impacted by this bug

 
Samsung’s Latest and Greatest Phone Now Offers the Best Android Auto Experience
Samsung’s Latest and Greatest Phone Now Offers the Best Android Auto Experience

19 Feb 2020, 16:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The recently-announced Samsung Galaxy S20 already supports Android Auto wirelessly, so it can connect to cars without the need for cables

 
Android Is the Core of an Electric Car So Smart It Blows Your Mind
Android Is the Core of an Electric Car So Smart It Blows Your Mind

18 Feb 2020, 18:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Polestar continues its partnership with Google by adopting Android as the core part of Polestar 2, bringing Google Assistant, Maps, and Play Store to all custom

 
Android Auto Now Supports These 70 New Cars, Including 3 Ferrari Models
Android Auto Now Supports These 70 New Cars, Including 3 Ferrari Models

14 Feb 2020, 17:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The list of cars compatible with Android Auto has just been expanded with over 70 models, including three new 2019 Ferraris

 
You Shouldn’t Update to Android 10 If You Send Texts Using Android Auto
You Shouldn’t Update to Android 10 If You Send Texts Using Android Auto

13 Feb 2020, 16:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Issue that mostly appears to affect Samsung smartphones makes it impossible for drivers to send or reply to a text message using Android Auto

 
This Leaked Screenshot Reveals Spotify's Updated "Car Mode"
This Leaked Screenshot Reveals Spotify's Updated "Car Mode"

13 Feb 2020, 16:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spotify is believed to be working on further polishing for the car mode available in its Android and iPhone app, including a refined look for music categories

 
Say Goodbye to the Infamous “Android Auto Connection Is Poor” Bug
Say Goodbye to the Infamous “Android Auto Connection Is Poor” Bug

12 Feb 2020, 17:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug that’s causing Android Auto to display a connection error when Samsung phones are used will be fixed soon, Google announces

 
Old Bug Makes Android Auto Think You’re Driving on Another Street
Old Bug Makes Android Auto Think You’re Driving on Another Street

11 Feb 2020, 18:08 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / An old issue that is yet to get a fix causes Google Maps (and sometimes Waze) GPS tracking to point to an incorrect location, obviously affecting navigation