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Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps
The feature is supposed to help prevent malicious apps from gaining access to your phone’s storage, camera, and photos.
Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto
The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.
An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.
Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful.
Google Maps update looks just a little bit worse on most Android Auto screens
The latest update to Android Auto, v13.6, doesn’t change this behavior, nor it is the cause. In our testing, we found the centered UI to be live on Android Auto v13.4, but it only showed up after updating to the latest Google Maps version.
Google Maps annoys drivers after latest Android Auto update
One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general ...
Android Auto 13.6 Stable Update: What’s New in 2025
Android Auto 13.6 update brings stability, bug fixes, and new compatibility features. Download Android Auto 13.6 APK. Gemini AI is coming to Android Auto!
Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers
Android Auto's great for plenty of reasons, but personally, I rely on it for navigation more than anything else. Responding to messages or controlling media playback is all icing
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The Android 15 Struggle Continues on Android Auto With Connection Problems
Users who updated their Google Pixels to the latest version of the operating system claim Android Auto no longer launches in ...
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6 Months In, I Love My 2025 Toyota Camry, But 5 Things About It Absolutely Drive Me Crazy
After owning the 2025 Toyota Camry for six months, Mason loves it. However, five things about the car absolutely drive him ...
This new adapter means you may not need an aux cable anymore
The PlayAIBox lets you connect your Android or iPhone to your car wirelessly, and it's on sale for $89.99 (reg. $129).
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Android Auto Users Discover That an Essential Feature Is Gone Overnight
Users complain that they can no longer answer calls using the dedicated button on the steering wheel; this behavior appeared in late December ...
Drivers fuming over ‘nonsense’ change to Google Maps affecting their car digital screen
AN update to Android Auto is driving users round the bend by making it hard to see the full view on Google Maps. Android ...
If you've got an older car, this $100 wireless adapter could be a quick upgrade
The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Wireless Adapter — on sale for $99.99 — lets you connect your phone to your car wirelessly.
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New App Launches on Android Auto and CarPlay With Waze-Inspired Features
KanDrive is an application developed by the Kansas Department of Transportation that has now landed in the car with Android ...