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Google Maps Updated With a Reporting Feature Waze Can Only Dream About
Google Maps Updated With a Reporting Feature Waze Can Only Dream About

15 Nov 2024, 08:10 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search company keeps improving Google Maps with more crowdsourcing features after adding incident reporting on Android Auto and CarPlay

 
Google Maps Gets New Interface Update, Maybe Now You'll Like the New Colors
Google Maps Gets New Interface Update, Maybe Now You'll Like the New Colors

14 Nov 2024, 13:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant has recently received a new subtle interface update for Google Maps; it aligns with the color theme introduced last year

 
Android Auto 13.3 Now Available for Download, Confirms a Big Feature Is Coming
Android Auto 13.3 Now Available for Download, Confirms a Big Feature Is Coming

14 Nov 2024, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just released a new Android Auto beta build, and this time, the under-the-hood code changes are more significant

 
New Richard Mille RM 21–02 Tourbillon Aerodyne Blue Is a Flashy Limited-Edition Timepiece
New Richard Mille RM 21–02 Tourbillon Aerodyne Blue Is a Flashy Limited-Edition Timepiece

13 Nov 2024, 13:28 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Richard Mille RM 21-02 Tourbillon Aerodyne Blue is a new 50-piece limited edition wristwatch blending lightweight carbon TPT and titanium

 
Good News for CarPlay Users as Apple Launches a New App
Good News for CarPlay Users as Apple Launches a New App

13 Nov 2024, 10:12 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The iPhone maker has finally decided to launch the Apple Music Classical app on CarPlay, nearly a year after first teasing this release

 
This Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Almost Cheaper Than Ever
This Top Android Auto Wireless Adapter Is Now Almost Cheaper Than Ever

13 Nov 2024, 09:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Motorola's MA1 Android Auto wireless adapter has received another major discount on Amazon, so it's time to forget about cables in your car

 
Rivian Brings Enhanced Driver Profiles With Upcoming Update, Google Cast Nowhere in Sight
Rivian Brings Enhanced Driver Profiles With Upcoming Update, Google Cast Nowhere in Sight

12 Nov 2024, 18:30 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian 2024.43 software update introduces enhanced driver profiles, cabin climate, and many other improvements, but the promised Google Cast integration is MIA

 
Aston Martin F1 Team Unveils Hardcore Motion Simulator, Will Have You Feeling Like Alonso
Aston Martin F1 Team Unveils Hardcore Motion Simulator, Will Have You Feeling Like Alonso

12 Nov 2024, 10:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The new Aston Martin F1 Motion Simulator is available as a limited run product, coinciding with Fernando Alonso’s recent 400th F1 race in Mexico City

 
The Latest CarPlay 2 Update Is Almost Embarrassing, Considering Apple Is So Late
The Latest CarPlay 2 Update Is Almost Embarrassing, Considering Apple Is So Late

12 Nov 2024, 05:52 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The latest iOS beta includes subtle refinements introduced ahead of the new-generation CarPlay debut; Apple still tight-lipped on everything

 
More Android Auto Users Now Unable To Use the App, Carmaker Blames Google
More Android Auto Users Now Unable To Use the App, Carmaker Blames Google

11 Nov 2024, 07:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The issue seems to be specific to a single car model, but users claim that nobody knows precisely who must develop a patch

 
PSA: Waze Disables Police Alerts Worldwide Due to Major Bugs <span>· UPDATED</span>
PSA: Waze Disables Police Alerts Worldwide Due to Major Bugs · UPDATED

10 Nov 2024, 05:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned company has decided to temporarily turn off the alert feature as it's fighting to fix major bugs that appeared recently

 
Google Caught Testing Long Overdue Google Maps Update, Bad News for Android Users
Google Caught Testing Long Overdue Google Maps Update, Bad News for Android Users

9 Nov 2024, 08:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The search giant is now experimenting with new vehicle icons, though the mysterious update seems to be exclusive to iPhone owners

 
Widespread Waze Issue Changes the App's Language, Here's the Fix
Widespread Waze Issue Changes the App's Language, Here's the Fix

8 Nov 2024, 06:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A mysterious bug hitting Waze users causes the app's language to change to a different setting for no reason; returning to the original language is hard

 
Android Auto Not Working on Your Samsung Phone? You Are Not Alone
Android Auto Not Working on Your Samsung Phone? You Are Not Alone

8 Nov 2024, 05:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recent update blocks Android Auto from running on Samsung phones; here is how you can configure your device to run Android Auto

 
Solid-State Batteries One Step Closer to Production As CATL Begins 20-Ah Sample Validation
Solid-State Batteries One Step Closer to Production As CATL Begins 20-Ah Sample Validation

7 Nov 2024, 10:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Solid-state batteries are still a work in progress, but CATL thinks they might be soon ready for prime time, with trial production of the first 20-Ah samples

 
This Google Maps Rival Just Got the Offline Feature All Navigation Apps Need
This Google Maps Rival Just Got the Offline Feature All Navigation Apps Need

7 Nov 2024, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / HERE WeGo has recently been updated with a new feature, making the transition from online to offline modes more seamless

 
Mercedes-Benz and Smart Owners Can't Access Their Cars Remotely, and There's No Solution
Mercedes-Benz and Smart Owners Can't Access Their Cars Remotely, and There's No Solution

6 Nov 2024, 16:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As the last 2G/3G services are closing this year, Mercedes-Benz and Smart owners discover that they will not be able to access their vehicles remotely

 
Don't Update Android Auto if You're a Google Customer
Don't Update Android Auto if You're a Google Customer

6 Nov 2024, 07:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Recent Android Auto update brings back an old glitch that makes the app more difficult to use for Google Pixel phone owners

 
Google Maps on More iPhones: New Apple Change Could Kill Off Apple Maps
Google Maps on More iPhones: New Apple Change Could Kill Off Apple Maps

5 Nov 2024, 11:00 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Cupertino-based iPhone maker will soon allow users in the EU to change the default navigation app on their smartphones

 
Waze Just Got Two Subtle Updates, and You Probably Don't Know You Already Have Both
Waze Just Got Two Subtle Updates, and You Probably Don't Know You Already Have Both

5 Nov 2024, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The Google-owned navigation app keeps getting more refinements, and the focus isn't always on new capabilities and feature updates