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Google Trying to Figure Out What Breaks Down Android Auto Navigation Commands
Google Trying to Figure Out What Breaks Down Android Auto Navigation Commands

2 Nov 2020, 08:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Using voice commands to set a new navigation destination on Android Auto no longer works due to what appears to be broken voice support

 
Android Auto Records Huge Number of Downloads, All for a Very Simple Reason
Android Auto Records Huge Number of Downloads, All for a Very Simple Reason

2 Nov 2020, 06:34 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Official statistics show that Android Auto’s download count in the Google Play Store surpassed 1 billion, all thanks to Android 10, it seems

 
New Google Phone, Old Android Auto Issues as the Struggle Continues
New Google Phone, Old Android Auto Issues as the Struggle Continues

1 Nov 2020, 12:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Connectivity issues and random Android Auto crashes reported by those who recently purchased the all-new Google Pixel 5 phone

 
Google Maps Can Help You Get the Best Android Phone Substantially Cheaper
Google Maps Can Help You Get the Best Android Phone Substantially Cheaper

1 Nov 2020, 08:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google starts reaching out to Google Maps Local Guides with an offer they can’t refuse: a 10% discount for the all-new Google Pixel 5

 
Mysterious Android Auto Update Shows Up Totally Out of the Blue
Mysterious Android Auto Update Shows Up Totally Out of the Blue

1 Nov 2020, 08:31 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new version of Android Auto is now available for download, though, at first glance, it’s not clear what it brings fresh to the table

 
Smartphone App Overhauls New York City Public Transportation for the Blind
Smartphone App Overhauls New York City Public Transportation for the Blind

31 Oct 2020, 09:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Transit Innovation Partnership launch pilot program with new mobile app

 
Phone Update Said to Cause New Problems on Android Auto
Phone Update Said to Cause New Problems on Android Auto

31 Oct 2020, 07:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One of the latest updates released by Samsung for its high-end devices is blamed for broken voice commands on Android Auto

 
Google Announces Highly Anticipated YouTube Music Update for iPhone
Google Announces Highly Anticipated YouTube Music Update for iPhone

25 Oct 2020, 02:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / YouTube Music now sports widgets on the iPhone, a feature that is only available on devices that have already been updated to iOS 14

 
Using Google Assistant Could Soon Get a Lot Easier, Including on Android Auto
Using Google Assistant Could Soon Get a Lot Easier, Including on Android Auto

24 Oct 2020, 22:14 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google is reportedly developing a new feature that would allow users to interact with Google Assistant without the need for a wake-up phrase

 
Spotify Silently Updated with a Feature That’s Great News for Google Users
Spotify Silently Updated with a Feature That’s Great News for Google Users

24 Oct 2020, 01:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spotify has recently been updated with support for Google accounts, which means you no longer need to register for the service separately

 
Android Auto “Frankenstein” Has a Cooler and Heatsinks, Does Its Job Perfectly
Android Auto “Frankenstein” Has a Cooler and Heatsinks, Does Its Job Perfectly

23 Oct 2020, 21:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A PC cooler, heatsinks, and USB connections turn this Android phone into a weird-looking device to power a custom Android Auto experience in the car

 
Spotify Brings a Touch of Classic Radio to Your Car with a New Morning Show
Spotify Brings a Touch of Classic Radio to Your Car with a New Morning Show

22 Oct 2020, 22:05 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The service officially announces a new weekday morning show that is supposed to bring together personalized songs and the latest news

 
Upgrade Android Auto to Full Android with This Small USB Computer
Upgrade Android Auto to Full Android with This Small USB Computer

22 Oct 2020, 09:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / CarDroid funding is finally live on Indiegogo, and this time we also get a closer look at how the magic is supposed to happen in the car

 
Google Needs Help to Fix the Latest Android Auto Version
Google Needs Help to Fix the Latest Android Auto Version

21 Oct 2020, 08:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company has started investigating voice command problems on Android Auto 5.7, and it is now reaching out to users for feedback

 
Google Has Just Fixed One of the Biggest Android Auto Annoyances
Google Has Just Fixed One of the Biggest Android Auto Annoyances

21 Oct 2020, 06:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto users can now play their existing libraries on YouTube Music after making the migration from Google Play Music

 
Google Maps Loses Addresses on Android Auto After Android 11 Update
Google Maps Loses Addresses on Android Auto After Android 11 Update

20 Oct 2020, 06:49 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One more issue reported after the upgrade to Android 11, and this time it impacts Google Maps and the addresses that are saved within the app

 
It’s Not Just You: Waze Outage Knocked the Navigation App Offline
It’s Not Just You: Waze Outage Knocked the Navigation App Offline

20 Oct 2020, 06:45 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned navigation app has suffered an outage a few hours ago, so setting up a route no longer worked regardless of the platform

 
Quick Fix Prevents Android Auto From Playing Music in the Middle of the Night
Quick Fix Prevents Android Auto From Playing Music in the Middle of the Night

20 Oct 2020, 06:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A bug recently discovered in Android Auto causes the app to launch a music player at random times, sometimes right in the middle of the night

 
Gamification Could Help Deal with Distracted Driving Without a Phone Ban
Gamification Could Help Deal with Distracted Driving Without a Phone Ban

19 Oct 2020, 10:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic proposes a modern solution that could help with the distraction that using a mobile phone while driving generates: turning the entire experience into a ga

 
Google Trying to Figure Out Why Android Auto Starts Playing Music Randomly
Google Trying to Figure Out Why Android Auto Starts Playing Music Randomly

19 Oct 2020, 06:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Mountain View-based search giant says it’s now investigating a bug that’s causing Android Auto to start playing music for no clear reason