Take it from us. Nothing is more frustrating than suddenly losing map directions in the middle of your drive. And most of the time, it’s because of a patchy internet connection. But now, there is one less thing to worry about on the road with Google Maps now available offline. Yes, you heard that right. […]
One constant complaint with Google Maps on Android Auto is that its user interface was left-hand-drive biased. What does this mean? Before, you have to look at the left-hand side of the screen to see turn-by-turn information and the navigation bar. And this was a common annoyance for people who drive on the left side […]
Since its launch in 2012, Apple Maps has been playing catch up to other navigation apps in terms of features, design, and stability. And the app also suffered from early inaccuracies and negative feedback even from ardent Apple users. As the default web mapping service of Apple, the initial reception to Apple Maps was disappointing. […]
In July 2019, Microsoft Teams has 13 million monthly active users worldwide. After exactly two years, it became 250 million. It’s no surprise that the meteoric rise in popularity of remote collaboration/video conferencing/productivity programs coincided with the continued presence of the global pandemic. And as more companies begin to adopt (and begin to see the […]
A subtle yet essential breakthrough happened for the car infotainment industry last month. Google debuted the full version of Android 6.9, and it gave us a more stable Android Auto update. You can therefore expect a more reliable smartphone integration platform in the foreseeable future. Android Auto update goodies However, this is not just the […]
Now available in 44 countries (with Australia as one of the pilot countries) and adopted by close to 50 car manufacturers, the global popularity of Android Auto is undeniable despite its launch only 6 years ago. Still, Google wants to push the boundaries of the modern driving experience. Thus, their venture into Android Automotive. In […]
Apple has been at the forefront of tech innovations since the company was founded in 1976. Since then, the mantra followed by its founders (the Steves: Jobs and Wozniak) was to make technology user-friendly and accessible. We can see it from the Apple 1, Macintosh, and the iMac before, to the iPod, iPhone, and MacBook […]
What is your go-to solution when you’re bored during a long ride? Eating? Play your favourite tunes? Listen to a podcast? Now, playing Android Auto games while on your vehicle is now possible! Google Assistant Games Earlier this year, Google announced major upgrades to their car infotainment system platform that runs via Android Auto. What […]
Part of the trouble of owning a vehicle is finding a parking spot for it. We all had those moments where we end up late to our appointment just because we can’t find a place to park our car. And you just wish you had a way to reserve a spot in advance to avoid […]
General sleepiness and fatigue while on the road characterises drowsy driving. Its symptoms range from constant yawning, wandering thoughts, to total loss of focus. Drowsy drivers also experience “micro-sleeps” – drifting in and out of sleep for about 3 to 5 seconds without knowing it. And road mishaps happen in those moments where you lose […]
