Google Wants To Turn Android Phones Into Dashcams, No App Required
17 May 2023, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is allegedly working on a new feature for Android devices that would allow them to play the role of a dashcam in the car
The Automotive Industry Will Help Build Better Smartphones
21 Apr 2023, 16:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The South Korean company reportedly wants to bring battery stacking to smartphones, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra could be the first to get it
BMW Makes Digital Key Available on Android Phones, Starting With Galaxy S21 and Pixel 6
2 Dec 2021, 09:21 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Using BMW Digital Key, customers can easily unlock or lock their BMW by simply holding their smartphone next to the driver-side door handle
Faith in Humanity Restored: Uber Driver Returns Lost iPhone After 8 Months
22 May 2021, 08:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Uber customer says a driver waited no less than 8 months to meet her again and return the iPhone she lost on a previous trip with his cab
Huawei Brings Cars in Its Stores as Smartphone Sales Collapse
22 Apr 2021, 06:58 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Chinese tech giant has started selling cars in its flagship stores in China in an attempt to deal with dropping phone sales
Leading Chipmaker Says Car Companies Won't Be Favored Over Smartphone Brands
10 Mar 2021, 09:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Infineon explains carmakers should take the risk of holding inventory, as most of them now rely on instant shipping from suppliers
This Is How Google Maps Displays Regions Hit by Earthquakes
30 Dec 2020, 07:41 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The feature was announced earlier this year and has recently been activated after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Croatia
2016 Skoda Octavia and Superb Get Wireless Phone Charging
20 Feb 2016, 00:41 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Starting in April 2016, the Skoda Phonebox option on the Octavia and Superb will include wireless charging that's compatible with many popular devices
PhoneDrone Ethos Turns Your Phone into an Aerial Cameraman
1 Dec 2015, 18:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever wondered how you could make your iPhone fly and film your every move? This Kickstarter drone will quench your thirst
Volvo Trucks Uses Smartphones to Provide Service Instructions in Workshops
19 May 2011, 13:14 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / In a move that is targeted at improving the company’s aftersales services, Volvo Trucks is currently testing the use of smartphones - a consumer-based technology- in their workshops. As the ...
Luxoft Launches DroidBUZZ Social Media Automotive Platform
14 Mar 2011, 15:18 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Luxoft has recently announced the availability of DroidBuzz, the world’s first Android-based software platform developed specifically for rear-seat entertainment systems. The new social media-...
19 Percent of Drivers Admit to Using Internet While Driving
3 Mar 2011, 11:32 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Results published yesterday by State Farm, which are based on an online survey, show an alarming number of drivers are guilty of a very special kind of distracted driving. We are talking about using...
Chrysler to Launch Vehicle Information App for Smartphones
18 Jun 2010, 07:02 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / American manufacturer Chrysler is on its way to become the first carmaker to bring vehicle-information to smartphones, through a new application developed by Tweddle Group. The new app will bring at...