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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]