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Google Maps Adds EV Route Planning to Android Auto
technology11 days ago

Google Maps Adds EV Route Planning to Android Auto

Google Maps is bringing native EV route planning to Android Auto, allowing users to select their car make/model to predict battery use, plan charging stops, and set a preferred arrival state of charge. The feature uses AI energy models plus real-time Maps data (traffic, elevation, weather) and auto-updates SOC during a trip, though initial SOC must be entered manually since it doesn’t connect directly to the vehicle. It launches with support for 350 models across at least 15 brands.

Hidden Android Auto Features That Enhance Your Driving Experience
technology3 months ago

Hidden Android Auto Features That Enhance Your Driving Experience

Android Auto does not officially support video playback, but users have attempted third-party solutions like CarStream and Fermata Auto, which face compatibility issues with newer Android versions and require workarounds. Overall, watching videos on Android Auto is complicated and not recommended, with better options being to wait for official support or use other methods for audio streaming.

Android Auto Updates: Fixes, Rollbacks, and New Features
technology7 months ago

Android Auto Updates: Fixes, Rollbacks, and New Features

Google is considering reversing a controversial UI change in Android Auto that used wallpaper colors for the media background, potentially returning to album art backgrounds, but has introduced a new visual bug affecting text display in multi-window mode. The company is testing these updates in upcoming versions, aiming to improve user experience while addressing previous complaints.