Google has changed the requirements for connecting smartphones to the Android Auto car platform. Many car owners use Android Auto to keep their media and messages accessible while driving. From launch, a wired connection to Android Auto only required a phone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later, a high-quality USB...
Google has begun testing an updated media player for the Android Auto platform. The improved player is already available in Android Auto 7.9.1228 beta. The current version of the player has several problems. One of the most annoying users is the blurry background of the album cover for the desired...
The network began to complain about an unpleasant problem that users of the Android Auto automotive platform had. Google is already trying to fix a problem that causes huge icons to appear on the screen of the car’s media system. According to those affected, icons of this size make Android...
Google has completely discontinued the Android Auto for Phone Screens app (Android Auto on the phone). In early June, Google began to notify users that the application would soon stop working. And now, that day has come. Recall that the Android Auto platform first debuted in 2015, Android Auto was...
Google has started rolling out the latest Android Auto 7.8 update to car enthusiasts. So far, the update is available mainly to those users who have agreed to participate in beta testing. But the version of Android Auto 7.8 has also appeared on the web and as an APK for...
Google has started to notify users that the Android Auto for Phone Screens app (Android Auto on the phone) will soon stop working. This message appears in the center of the screen of the Android Auto for Phone Screens application and, unfortunately, does not contain other details. It looks like...
Google has begun distributing a new version of the Android Auto platform. Previously, Android Auto 7.5 was tested in beta, and now a stable variation has become available for all users. As disappointed reviewers point out, the Android Auto 7.5 stable version is missing the new Coolwalk interface that is...
One of the handy features of Android Auto is the ability to read notifications aloud, allowing the driver to stay up to date with work emails and messages while on the road. But it looks like this feature is not working properly for some users due to a recently discovered...
If you regularly use Android Auto in your car, then you’re no stranger to connection issues. The problem often stems from an unsuitable or faulty USB Type-C cable, although most end up blaming Android Auto or their phone for it. However, in many cases it can be quite difficult to...
Google has begun testing a new interface for the Android Auto platform. The interface, codenamed Coolwalk, is designed to reduce the need to leave the home screen, which is fraught with skipping a corner or other important driving information. The screenshots in the Android Auto code drew attention to the...
Google has begun to distribute an interesting innovation for the Android Auto platform to reduce the distraction of drivers from the road. Apparently, Google has found that drivers spend too much time selecting music and podcasts on the media screen. And now Android Auto has a new icon with suggestions...
The Android Auto car platform has a long history of problems with Samsung smartphones. Updates are released, but problems recur. For some time now, users of the flagship Galaxy S21 have started complaining that their devices are not working properly with Android Auto. Google promised to fix this in the...
The compact crossover GAC Trumpchi GS4 entered the market in 2015, and now a new generation of the car has been presented, which has received an updated design and more modern options. The 2021 GAC Trumpchi GS4 is equipped with a new grille, and users can choose from one of...
Google has launched a new beta testing program for Android Auto. It will allow users to get early access to Android Auto features if they are willing to put up with potential instability and potential bugs. Google warns that beta versions of Android Auto “may be less stable and some...
In Europe, sales of the updated budget crossover will start in September 2021, which has changed markedly both externally and in terms of the technical part. The new body color was named Arizona Orange, and the daytime running lights became Y-shaped, like those of the third generation Logan and Sandero....
Renault subsidiary Dacia has revamped the logo, for which a new font has been invented, and the emblem itself is now a combination of the stylized letters D and C. The creators of the logo stated that it reflects the simplicity and reliability of budget cars. In addition, a video...
