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I Changed My Mind, the New Google Maps Is All Kinds of Awful
I Changed My Mind, the New Google Maps Is All Kinds of Awful

13 Dec 2023, 18:33 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The updated color palette makes using Google Maps a real struggle, both in daylight mode and in the dark theme, especially when driving

 
A New App Launches on CarPlay With an Uncommon Feature Lineup
A New App Launches on CarPlay With an Uncommon Feature Lineup

13 Dec 2023, 16:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Rocket Homes has announced support for CarPlay, allowing users to see homes listed for sale directly from the infotainment screen

 
New Device Promises to Convert Wired CarPlay to Wireless
New Device Promises to Convert Wired CarPlay to Wireless

10 Dec 2023, 20:36 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AutoPlay is a device that could help drivers get rid of cables in their cars; the device is specifically aimed at CarPlay users

 
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Feature Request Google and Apple Keep Ignoring
Android Auto vs. CarPlay: The Feature Request Google and Apple Keep Ignoring

9 Dec 2023, 11:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Android Auto and CarPlay come with wallpaper support, but they only allow users to choose from a pre-loaded set of backgrounds

 
This Simple App Lets You Change the CarPlay Wallpaper to Any Photo You Want
This Simple App Lets You Change the CarPlay Wallpaper to Any Photo You Want

8 Dec 2023, 17:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / AirWall is a new small utility that lets users change the CarPlay wallpaper to a custom image stored on their smartphone

 
Waze Clocked Me at 219 MPH (353 KPH) in a Parking Lot, and I'm Fed Up
Waze Clocked Me at 219 MPH (353 KPH) in a Parking Lot, and I'm Fed Up

7 Dec 2023, 19:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The navigation app has become so buggy lately that it's nearly impossible to trust anything it shows on the screen, including the speed, that is

 
iPhone USB-C Nightmare Not Over: Apple Asked to Drop Lightning on Older iPhones
iPhone USB-C Nightmare Not Over: Apple Asked to Drop Lightning on Older iPhones

5 Dec 2023, 17:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / India wants to follow in EU's footsteps and require device makers building phones in the country to equip them with USB-C

 
The Latest iPhone Updates Bring Bad News for Wired CarPlay Users
The Latest iPhone Updates Bring Bad News for Wired CarPlay Users

4 Dec 2023, 20:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / iOS 17.1.1 and 17.1.2 seemingly break down CarPlay in some cars, with users forced to reset their infotainment systems to restore the feature

 
I Fixed the New Google Maps in Just One Minute, So Why Is Google Ignoring Us All?
I Fixed the New Google Maps in Just One Minute, So Why Is Google Ignoring Us All?

4 Dec 2023, 17:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps has received a new color palette that doesn't make sense; it took me one minute to correct its biggest issue

 
Apple Still Claims a Massive CarPlay Upgrade Is Just Around the Corner
Apple Still Claims a Massive CarPlay Upgrade Is Just Around the Corner

3 Dec 2023, 12:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company originally promised the new-generation CarPlay would land in late 2023; the official website still indicates the same ETA

 
Back to Waze: The New Google Maps Is Ugly, Cold, and Impossible to Use
Back to Waze: The New Google Maps Is Ugly, Cold, and Impossible to Use

2 Dec 2023, 21:23 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The new Google Maps interface is an absolute mess, especially with the dark mode where following the suggested route is a challenge

 
Looking for a Google Maps Alternative? This App Just Got a Big Update
Looking for a Google Maps Alternative? This App Just Got a Big Update

2 Dec 2023, 14:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Magic Earth keeps getting massive updates, as the parent company seems to focus much more on the navigation experience on iOS

 
CarPlay User? Here's What You Need to Know About Apple's USB-C to Lightning Adapter
CarPlay User? Here's What You Need to Know About Apple's USB-C to Lightning Adapter

28 Nov 2023, 17:19 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Apple sells a USB-C to Lightning adapter, allowing users to keep their original cables and connect the iPhone 15 to the infotainment screen

 
CyberMonday 2023: Best Deals Under $100 for Android Auto/CarPlay Adapters, Dash Cams, More
CyberMonday 2023: Best Deals Under $100 for Android Auto/CarPlay Adapters, Dash Cams, More

27 Nov 2023, 12:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Cyber Monday 2023 is upon us, so if you still have some money to spend after the Black Friday craze, here are the best deals for goodies under $100

 
Unpopular Opinion: The New Google Maps Looks Good on CarPlay
Unpopular Opinion: The New Google Maps Looks Good on CarPlay

26 Nov 2023, 14:40 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google Maps has recently received a new color palette that ended up becoming the most controversial update ever released by Google

 
Black Friday 2023: Top Deals for Android Auto and CarPlay Users, Android Phones, GPS Units
Black Friday 2023: Top Deals for Android Auto and CarPlay Users, Android Phones, GPS Units

24 Nov 2023, 14:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Black Friday sale has officially started; this year, we have great deals for Android Auto and CarPlay adapters for a no-cord experience

 
This Device Converts CarPlay Wired to Wireless, Now Available With a Huge Discount
This Device Converts CarPlay Wired to Wireless, Now Available With a Huge Discount

24 Nov 2023, 11:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ottocast has recently joined the Black Friday sale party on Amazon, cutting the price of its famous CarPlay adapter by 38%

 
Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Android Auto Adapters, CarPlay Receivers, Dashcams
Black Friday 2023: Best Early Deals for Android Auto Adapters, CarPlay Receivers, Dashcams

17 Nov 2023, 10:01 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Amazon has just kicked off the Black Friday sale with a bunch of intriguing deals; here are the best of them for car aficionados

 
Ford Releases the CarPlay Update F-150 Lightning Owners Have Been Drooling Over
Ford Releases the CarPlay Update F-150 Lightning Owners Have Been Drooling Over

20 Nov 2023, 17:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The company officially introduces the Apple Maps EV routing update for the F-150 Lightning; the first trucks got it in October

 
Top Navigation App Launches on CarPlay, Android Auto Support Also Coming
Top Navigation App Launches on CarPlay, Android Auto Support Also Coming

16 Nov 2023, 14:35 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Sygic has recently announced that its navigation software, specifically aimed at trucks and RVs, is now available on Apple's CarPlay