Every Automatic on the road just became an iBeacon
We’re happy to announce that we recently deployed an over-the-air firmware update to all our users, enabling Apple’s new iBeacon technology in Automatic. What is iBeacon? iBeacon is Apple’s Bluetooth...
View ArticleAutomatic 2.0 redesigned with low-fuel warnings, adjustable speed feedback
This is the biggest update to Automatic for iPhone since our launch last year, featuring an all new design, low-fuel warnings, and adjustable speed feedback. Redesigned from the ground up At Automatic,...
View ArticleAutomatic for iPhone 2.1 with Connection Tone
We’ve been busy this summer building some really cool features. Until those are done, here’s a little update that helps you know when Automatic’s working, when it isn’t, and how to fix it. Version 2.1...
View ArticleAutomatic 1.1 for Android launches with IFTTT integration and adjustable...
We’re working hard on the Automatic Android app and are excited to announce version 1.1, which includes two highly-requested features: IFTTT integration Adjustable speed feedback What is IFTTT? IFTTT,...
View ArticleIntroducing the Automatic Web Dashboard
We’re excited to announce the Automatic Web Dashboard, an all new place for you to explore the data behind the drives you take with Automatic. The Dashboard lets you dig deeper and spot trends so you...
View ArticleFord and Automatic team up to create better connected car experiences
At Automatic, we want to use the power of connectivity and smartphones to enable every driver to be smarter and safer when they get behind the wheel. We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering...
View ArticleBack to the Features: What’s new in iOS 2.7, Android 1.7
For the past several app releases, we’ve been focused on making the core of Automatic more robust. This is critical for the app to work better for you and your car, but doesn’t make for flashy...
View ArticleBack to the Features: Business Trip Tagging, New Trip Details View
With the latest release, we’ve put 4 new tools into the app. We briefly described those tools in our last blog post and today we’re highlighting the new trip details view, and business trip tagging....
View ArticleBack to the Features: Fuel Grade Picker, Apple Watch Extension
We had a chance to show you the new trip details view and business trip tagging in our last post. Without further ado, let’s dig into fuel grade picker and the Apple Watch extension. Fuel Grade Picker...
View ArticleHey Alexa. Where’s My Car?
People really love the Amazon Echo, so we decided to give it some love ourselves. Link up your Automatic and Amazon accounts and you can ask Alexa how much fuel you have, get details on the trips...
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