Android Auto is a very useful way to handle calls, media, and maps on the go, but a variety of smartphone and car hardware often opens the door to bugs and issues. Recently, Google confirmed that Ford is working on a fix for call issues that Android Auto users have been experiencing for over two years.
A thread on Google’s support forums that was opened up all the way back in 2019 details an…
The Phone by Google app — as it’s officially named — is a key part of the Pixel experience, and home to a handful of Assistant and other smart features. Google is now testing a settings redesign in the Phone app to make everything more manageable.
Update 7/29: As of…
Android Auto’s latest third-party navigation app is Gaia GPS, designed for ‘backcountry’ exploration
July 30, 2021
Android Auto is getting yet another third-party navigation app in Gaia GPS. What’s the appeal of this one? If you’re a fan of getting off of the beaten path, it might just come in handy.
Gaia GPS is a self-proclaimed backpacking app first, but it’s also known for…
Comment: I can’t update apps on Chromecast with Google TV because there’s not enough storage
July 30, 2021
Google’s decision to only include a severely limited amount of storage in the Chromecast with Google TV is already standing in the way of updating my apps.
No doubt in an effort to keep costs down, last year’s Chromecast with Google TV only ships with a paltry 8GB of storage, nearly half of which is taken up by Google TV itself. This isn’t necessarily a problem on its own, but when coupled…
A collection of great titles from Rebellion Games has reached this week, and in turn made them available on any laptop, desktop, Mac, Chromebook, SHIELD TV, Android device, iPhone (beta) or iPad (beta). To celebrate, let’s take a look back at some of the best games that…
GarageBand for iPhone and iPad updated with new ‘Sound Packs’ from top artists and producers
July 29, 2021
In a press release today, Apple announced that it’s expanding GarageBand for iPhone and iPad with new “Sound Packs” from some of the world’s top artists and producers. With these new Sound Packs, GarageBand users can learn to remix and create songs with help from…
Doppler for iPhone has become a popular choice for those who prefer to own their music and want support for almost any format including hi-res options like FLAC. Now after teasing a dedicated Mac release back in June, Doppler for Mac is now available.
Doppler for Mac comes with a clean a simple UI to organize and listen to your personally owned media collection and it features a seamless drag…
New Google Fit ‘Browse’ tab centralizes all health data from devices & apps, allows more logging
July 29, 2021
Google is rolling out a sizable update to Fit for Android and iOS that introduces a “Browse” tab. This new view lets you “browse the health and fitness data from all your connected apps and devices in one place.”
Slotting in between “Journal” and “Profile”…
OxygenOS Open Beta 2 based upon Android 11 is now rolling out for the OnePlus 6 and 6T for those enrolled on the software preview program.
The OxygenOS Open Beta 2 update adds very little to the preview phase of Android 11 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T series, which have been…
We’re still a couple of weeks out from the official reveal of the next Samsung foldables, but that’s not stopping the flood of leaks. This week, a new set of official-looking renders show off some of Samsung’s bright cases for the Galaxy Z Flip 3.
91Mobiles obtained images of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 case lineup, which is already looking far more expansive than last year. In contrast to the…
