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New day, new Android Auto patch. While it's definitely a good thing that Google manages to fix more issues in Android Auto, the software update announced on this occasion might upset some users. T... ( continue reading... )
Just update to the latest version. That's the advice Google is giving to Android Auto users struggling with a random disconnect bug. The glitch appeared earlier this summer after the installation of Android Auto 17.2. Some users reported similar issues with Android Auto 17.1, but later investigation revealed that only version 17.2 was to blame for this problem. The behavior was the same in every…
If you're having trouble with Google Maps rerouting forever on Android Automotive, you're certainly not alone. Several Polestar owners and at least one Honda driver complained that the navigation app keeps searching for a new route in the middle of the drive, making navigation impossible. A discussion thread on reddit started by a Polestar 2 owner also... ( continue reading... )
Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for a new Android Auto update, and this time, we're getting new builds for all users out there. Android Auto 17.5 is live for both the beta channel and the stable ring. This mea... ( continue reading... )
There are so many bugs hitting Android Auto and Google Maps these days that it's getting harder to keep track of everything. This time, a key feature disappeared entirely. While most user... ( continue reading... )
Navitel has just released a new software update that resolves an aspect ratio bug impacting Android Auto users. The glitch was reported in July, when someone turned to Google's forums to indicate that the aspect ratio is no longer set correctly on their Navitel head unit. While the problem was originally said to affect only the DS810, several other users later confirmed that other models are also…
Waze had suddenly stopped showing police alerts for some users, with some claiming that not even submitting a new report appeared on the map. The issue prompted a number of users to switch to Google Maps, which is also showing police reports. The first problems appeared earlier this week, when someone turned to reddit<... ( continue reading... )
Google Assistant has long been one of the biggest annoyances on Android Auto. But now that the time has come for the Assistant to be retired, nobody wants it gone. Yep, that's right, Google is killing off Google Assistant, and despite... ( continue reading... )
It's becoming harder and harder to remain committed to Android Auto in the long term, especially when paying a premium for a flagship Android phone. This is what those who bought a foldable probably feel right now, as many users ended up struggling with Android Auto due to a new guy called Gemini. Gemini was supposed to breathe new life into Android Auto and the way users interact with it…
An iPhone saved the day for a car owner from Nashville, as the device helped the police recover his stolen vehicle. While GPS trackers and small devices like AirTags typically do this, the iPhone provided officers on duty with real-time location information, helping them locate the car. It happened earlier this week when a thief stole a car parked near Centennial Park. The owner noticed the…
Google has quietly released a fix for the traffic data bug that prevented Google Maps from showing nearby conditions for users. The company did not release a new update, as the issue was corrected server-side, so users don't need to install a new version of the app. The next time they launch the app, Google should display real-time traffic information correctly when the layer is enabled. Many…
