Every time I get in my Jeep, connect to CarPlay, and tap “Saved” in Google Maps, I’m greeted by the same small, needless annoyance: my lists are never where I left them. “Favorites” — the list I actually use on every drive — is buried under “Want to Go,” “Coffee Runs,” or whatever list I…
Why Is Connecticut’s Digital Driver’s License Taking So Long? A 2025 Update Imagine ditching your physical driver’s license and simply tapping your phone or Apple Watch at TSA checkpoints. That’s the vision Connecticut promised back in 2021—but nearly four years later, many are wondering: what’s taking so long? What Was Announced & When What’s the…
If you’re an Apple user like me, you probably love the idea of seamless integration between your devices. iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch—they all talk to each other in Apple’s “walled garden.” But there’s one glaring hole in that ecosystem that has been bugging me for years: CarPlay only works with iPhones—not iPads. And honestly,…
Recently, I have been driving to work after a very long stretch of either walking or taking subways/trains. I have found that the GPS apps are pretty useful for letting me know if there is traffic on I-95 South. Currently, I am juggling Waze and Google Maps as my go to apps as well as…
The other day I was notified of an update to Android Auto on my phone. I had seen some online news that a new version would be released that would allow the app to be used without a compatible in dash head unit. My first thought was “why did this take so long?”, but I…
