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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

New Opel Astra May Come To The United States As A Buick [Report]


General Motors announced the 2016 Opel Astra (Europe) at the Frankfurt International Motor Show last week. The updated version of the vehicle is loaded with plenty of latest tech features. The biggest inclusion for me is the option of getting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

But the new Opel Astra will only be available in Europe. Or will it? According to a report on Car and Driver, the new Astra, or variants of it, may come to the United States as Buicks.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Android Auto App Updated With Improved Home Screen And Bug Fixes


Google has released an update to its Android Auto app. Version 1.3.089821 has added interface improvements and a few bug fixes.

Here are some more details and screenshots of the home screen in the latest version...

Opel Brings CarPlay, Android Auto And OnStar To Europe With The 2016 Astra [Pictures]


The Frankfurt International Motor Show concluded on September 27 and there is loads of information coming out of the event for the European market. There was a lot of attention given to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay at the event, and understandably car manufacturers didn't disappoint.

Opel announced the 2016 Astra with advanced smartphone connectivity at the event. Here are some more details and high-resolution images...

Monday, September 28, 2015

Apple's Project Titan Completion Date Moves Up To 2019?


It has been long reported that Apple's upcoming electric car codenamed Project Titan, is scheduled to be completed by the year 2020. There has been loads of rumored information on Titan in the recent few weeks ranging from a possible test site to Apple's hiring of car engineers.

And now, the Wall Street Journal, is reporting that Apple could be done with Titan by 2019, a full year ahead of the projected date.

Check Out This 2016 Honda Accord Review With Android Auto And CarPlay


The 2016 Honda Accord features minor upgrades when you look at it from the outside. But the real tweaks are included in the car's dashboard which now features both, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The Accord is the company's first vehicle to offer both softwares. The upcoming 2016 Honda Civic will also offer Android Auto and CarPlay.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

CarPlay Works Well With The New iPhone 6s; Subtle Differences From iPhone 6


If you own an iPhone 6 and are thinking about upgrading to the newer iPhone 6s or 6s Plus, you may have read mixed opinions about doing so. Are the new iPhones really worth the upgrade from an iPhone 6?

Most of the early reviews have raved about Apple's newest feature - 3D Touch, which is available only on the newer iPhones. And I have to be honest, it is very convenient. It takes a little getting used to though but once you've tried it out a few times, it grows on you.

For the car tech enthusiasts out there who are wondering if the iPhone 6s has any differences in CarPlay over the iPhone 6, I may have some answers for you. My preordered iPhone 6s 128GB Space Gray arrived yesterday and I was eager to test it out and compare it to the iPhone 6 in CarPlay.

Friday, September 25, 2015

AT&T Raises Unlimited Data Cap Limit From 5GB To A Whopping 22GB


AT&T has announced it is raising the data cap limit for its grandfathered unlimited data customers. The news comes after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) fined the network carrier $100 million for misleading customers with the promise of unlimited data.

According to the FCC, the company mislabeled its plans as being unlimited and did not inform customers of the maximum speeds they would be getting. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against AT&T and is seeking a refund for affected customers running into millions of dollars.

In a press release, AT&T says unlimited data subscribers will be able to enjoy full speeds on their 4G/LTE network until they hit the new 22GB usage mark. But unlike before, reaching this mark will not necessarily mean their speeds will be throttled thereafter.

New iPhone 6s And 6s Plus Now Available; First Preorders Delivered Today


September 25 is here, which means Apple's brand new iPhones have begun reaching customers in the United States and around the world this morning. Apple announced the new devices at their Fall Media Event on September 9. Preorders began September 12.

Those customers who set their alarms for 12:01 AM on September 12 and managed to preorder a new iPhone minutes after, will get their devices delivered to their doorsteps today. Additionally, you can head over to your nearest Apple Retail Store and buy a new phone there too. But it is quite possible you'll be faced with long lines and diminished supplies.

[BREAKING] Get Amazon Prime For Only $67 - One Day Discount Ends Tonight


If you've been on the fence about getting an Amazon Prime subscription, this might help. The company has announced a steep discount of 33% for one day only - Today!

The announcement comes after Amazon's Emmy wins for its original series, "Transparent." Following the television awards ceremony last weekend where Transparent won five Emmy awards, the company said it will allow new Prime customers to sign up for the service for only $67 (normally costs $99) for a year. The deal is available for new customers only.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Volkswagen CEO Resigns Over Rigged Emissions Tests; Porsche CEO Takes Over [Report]


Volkswagen (VW) chief Martin Winterkorn has resigned amidst a growing scandal over falsified emissions tests. The company also owns Audi and Porsche making it the largest carmaker in the world. VW just recently overtook Toyota to achieve that mark, almost three years ahead of its target.

Winterkorn announced his resignation on Wednesday.