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    Android Auto shows indicator for apps you can’t use while driving

    Android Auto shows indicator for apps you can’t use while driving

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 3 weeks ago
    Android Auto is getting new AI feature to summarize messages

    Android Auto is getting new AI feature to summarize messages

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 weeks ago
    Weather & Radar adds more features to its app for Android Auto

    Weather & Radar adds more features to its app for Android Auto

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 months ago
    Android Auto is having issues working on Galaxy S24 in some cars

    Android Auto is having issues working on Galaxy S24 in some cars

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 months ago
    Google Assistant Driving Mode for phones is shutting down this month

    Google Assistant Driving Mode for phones is shutting down this month

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 2 months ago
    Android Auto becomes smarter with the Galaxy S24 series

    Android Auto becomes smarter with the Galaxy S24 series

    Samsung's new Galaxy S24 flagships leverage the power of AI and Large Language Models to improve communications in many ways. They offer features such as Live Translate in phone calls, Interpreter, Chat Assist, and Transcript Assist. However, the power of AI now extends beyond the phones themselves and into the Android Auto platform. The Galaxy […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 2 months ago
    Google announces new apps and features for Android Auto and Google Built-in at CES 2024

    Google announces new apps and features for Android Auto and Google Built-in at CES 2024

    At CES 2024, Google announced new features for Android Auto and Google Built-in that are mainly related to Google Maps and electric vehicles (EVs). Along with that, the company has released new applications for Google Built-in. Let’s take a look. Google Maps will use EV battery information for trip planning through Android Auto Electric vehicles […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 3 months ago
    Google Maps seemingly getting a 3D update on app & Android Auto

    Google Maps seemingly getting a 3D update on app & Android Auto

    The popular navigation app, Google Maps, seems to be getting a new update that is rolling out gradually that shows 3D building during navigation on Android and iOS, along with Android Auto. Google Maps has supported showing 3D buildings for quite a while, but now the ability arrives when you turn on navigation as well. […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 3 months ago
    Android Auto will use Google Assistant to summarize your messages

    Android Auto will use Google Assistant to summarize your messages

    When you receive a message while driving, Android Auto notifies you about it and even reads it aloud. It is okay if you have received a couple of messages, however, things get irritating when you constantly receive group messages. The read-aloud feature could be disruptive and annoy you, diverting your focus from driving. Thankfully, Google […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 3 months ago
    Unlike GM, Ford is embracing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Unlike GM, Ford is embracing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

    Earlier this year, General Motors (GM) announced that it would not offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the company’s upcoming electric vehicles (EVs). Back then, the brand had hinted that it was taking this step to accelerate subscription services. A couple of days ago, however, the company stated that it was taking this step […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 3 months ago
    Google Maps in Android Auto can now save parking location

    Google Maps in Android Auto can now save parking location

    Google Maps on Android and iOS allows you to save your car’s parking location in the app. This feature comes in handy in places with large parking areas where it is easy to forget the exact location where you parked your car. To use this functionality, open Google Maps on your phone once you park […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 4 months ago
    Google Maps for Android Auto also gets updated colors

    Google Maps for Android Auto also gets updated colors

    After recently picking up updated colors and refreshed UI for the Android app, Google Maps is rolling out the updated colors for Android Auto as well. The Google Maps updated colors bring warm colors, with grass now showing up in mint, while roads are now painted gray. The updated Google Maps colors that were previously […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 4 months ago
    These Hyundai and Kia cars are getting wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay update

    These Hyundai and Kia cars are getting wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay update

    Hyundai and Kia are rolling out a new software update to the 12.3-inch infotainment system featuring the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) platform and inbuilt navigation that these companies offer with the higher-end variants of some of their vehicles. The latest software update brings wireless connectivity to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing people to […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 5 months ago
    Android Auto update to bring improved Google Maps design

    Android Auto update to bring improved Google Maps design

    Android Auto has received several design improvements over the years, but most of those improvements have been minor ones. The updates that brought major improvements to Android Auto have been few and far between. Now, Google is bringing a minor design improvement to Google Maps to make it look a little more modern. As spotted […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 5 months ago
    Android Auto update brings new button to disconnect wireless connections

    Android Auto update brings new button to disconnect wireless connections

    Google has been quite slow in rolling out new features to Android Auto. While Apple adds new features to CarPlay every couple of years, Google took ages to roll out the new UI with widgets and split-screen layout. With its latest update, Android Auto is getting a new button that works with wireless sources. The […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 6 months ago
    Samsung phones will get these five new features from Google

    Samsung phones will get these five new features from Google

    Google may have delayed the stable Android 14 release, but the company has announced some new features that will eventually come to all relatively modern Android smartphones. The company is updating its famous At A Glance widget, the Google Wallet app, and a few other features. Starting with the At A Glance Widget, the Google […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 7 months ago
    Google Maps receives a design update on Android Auto

    Google Maps receives a design update on Android Auto

    According to the latest reports, Google Maps on Android Auto is all set to receive a couple of updates, one of which will bring a slight design change on how things appear on your car screen. In the latest Google Maps update (independent of the Android Auto version), a new design is rolling out for […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 8 months ago
    Android Auto update brings new Google Assistant design

    Android Auto update brings new Google Assistant design

    Google is usually quite slow in improving Android Auto. Over the past few years, it has introduced a major change just once, and it brought a widget-based layout for the home screen. Now, the company is rolling out a new update to Android Auto that brings an improved design for Google Assistant. Google has released […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 months ago
    Google Maps bug may have become an official Android Auto feature

    Google Maps bug may have become an official Android Auto feature

    Back in February, Google Maps gained a much-welcomed feature that allowed the app to simultaneously be shown in Android Auto dashboards and on connected Samsung and Android smartphones. But you might also remember that this addition was short-lived. It turned out this was an unintended feature or, if you will, a bug. And Google Maps […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 9 months ago
    You can use more IoT apps like SmartThings on Android Auto soon

    You can use more IoT apps like SmartThings on Android Auto soon

    In January 2021, Samsung launched its SmartThings app for Android Auto. This was the first Android Auto app that wasn't related to audio playback, messaging, or navigation. It allows users to turn on/off and control their SmartThings-compatible smart home products from their car's screen. Now, Google has opened its doors to more such IoT (Internet […]

    • By Sagar Naresh
    • 12 months ago
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