Apple iPadOS 14 optimizes tablet experience

The latest update coming to the iPadOS turns the iPad into an even more capable device. Like iOS 14, redesigned widgets and compact Siri are also coming to the iPad. But aside from that, some iPad-specific features inches it closer to being a proper PC replacement.

iPadOS 14 is bringing sidebars to most of its first-party apps to make it easier to navigate and access different parts of the app. There are even toolbars with drop-down menus, similar to what we see on desktop apps. Apple Music has a new full-screen player, too.

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Google Assistant issues on Android Auto has been fixed

Google has finally addressed a longstanding issue on Android Auto that prevents users from using Google Assistant on the platform. All you need to do is update the Google app on your phones to make things return to normal. A bug has left Google Assistant unusable on Android Auto with the error "Internet connection is not stable" continually appearing.

Users have been reporting this issue since early 2020, and now the company finally has a fix for it. Google tried to remedy it earlier, but the problem returned. Now, everything is said to be back to normal. Google hasn't specified what version fixes this problem, but installing the latest version of the Google app (version 11.14.8) should fix it.

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iOS 14 can turn your iPhone into a car key

iOS 14 offers a lot of new features for users to take advantage of, but we haven't mentioned the automotive and mobility features the mobile platform offers. Apple is also improving Apple Maps and CarPlay experience with this new version of its operating system.

One of the more notable additions is turning your iPhone into your car's key with the aptly named Car Key. The feature is coming in the fall, with support for iOS 13 as well. It'll first work with the new 2021 BMW 5-Series, with other vehicles and automakers expected to support the feature next year. 

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These are the new iOS 14 standout features

There might be no new Apple hardware surprises at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, but the company has introduced a whole bunch of new features for its different platforms. For iOS 14, Apple is playing catch-up with Android with some of the useful features it's introducing to the platform. We're going to do a quick rundown on some notable ones.

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