The location sharing menu now shows which apps or services are using your location
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Tesla has now started rolling out Tesla update 2024.26 more widely, so lets take a look back at update 2024.20 and go through all of the changes that weren’t mentioned in the official release notes.
Prior to this update, if the customer opened the hood, the vehicle may not properly detect that the hood is open and may not notify the customer when the vehicle is put into drive. This could cause a potentially dangerous condition in which the hood isn't latched and opens during the vehicle's operation and obstructs the driver's view.
Autopilot Attention Warning
The Model S/X get a new attention warning
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On the Model S and Model X, Tesla will now display the Autopilot warning more predominately.
When you need to apply additional resistance to the steering wheel, Tesla will now display the attention warning on the left-side of the instrument cluster.
Location Sharing Information
The location icon that appears when an app or third-party service is requesting your vehicle's location has been updated to display more details.
If you tap the location icon in the status menu, Tesla will now display the app or service that is accessing the vehicle's location, even if it's the official Tesla app.
If it’s a third-party service accessing the vehicle’s location, the name of the service will be displayed. If the location is being requested by someone using the official Tesla app, then Tesla will display “Tesla Mobile App,” and then display the Tesla account that is being used to access the vehicle’s location. If it’s the primary account, Tesla will display “Owner.”
Location Sharing Button
There's a new location button in the Software menu
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In the Software tab under vehicle settings, Tesla has added a new location button that opens up the same dialog box that’s presented when you tap on the location icon in the status bar. This allows you to bring up the Location Sharing menu at any time, instead of having to wait until the location icon appears in the status menu. However, similar to the location icon, this dialog box will only show you apps or service that are actively using the vehicle’s location.
Tesla may eventually expand this menu so that it shows apps that have accessed your location over a longer period, such as the last 24 hours.
Tesla Atari Games Removed
Tesla Atari games have been removed for AMD-based vehicles
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Tesla Atari games, which are a part of Tesla Arcade, have been removed from vehicles with the AMD Ryzen processor.
This includes games such as Gravitar, Tempest, Millipede, Missile Command, Lunar Lander, Super Breakout, and Asteroids.
Tesla Atari games were the first games Tesla introduced with Tesla Arcade, which was initially called TeslAtari.
At this time this appears to only affect vehicles with the AMD Ryzen processor, but it may be removed from all vehicles in the future. While some of these games are still fun to play today, they likely didn't get much use given Tesla's more modern games such as Cuphead and Skyforce Reloaded.
Explicit Content Filter for TIDAL
TIDAL can now limit explicit content
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The Explicit Content setting under Audio Settings > Options now also applies to TIDAL in addition to Streaming, Apple Podcasts and Apple Music. The ability to block explicit Apple Music content was added in update 2024.14.
Tesla has introduced a new patent on a unique system for adjusting vehicle suspension based on the environment around it.
This new patent addresses the Model 3’s adaptive suspension and future active suspension for other vehicles. Tesla already adjusts air suspensions based on air density, road elevation, and saved data points, but this patent is expected to be relevant for vehicles with air suspension as well.
Active Adjustable Suspension
This new system includes several steps. It generates a road roughness map that will be shared across the fleet to generate a comprehensive network of road conditions, which is updated every time a fleet vehicle passes over the same road.
This network is built of GPS coordinates along with data gathered from vehicle sensors, including accelerometers and suspension height data. Overall, a height map of road roughness and acceleration data is combined to build a dynamic suspension roadmap.
Essentially, by putting together an Active Adaptive Suspension system, road roughness map, and vehicle sensors, Tesla is building a global map of road conditions to change how vehicles adapt to roads in real-time. This is an innovative technique and something that Tesla’s uniquely connected fleet is capable of.
These features could provide several benefits, such as improved ride comfort and increased vehicle safety, by adjusting the suspension for conditions as they arrive. This also has the opportunity to increase vehicle efficiency, as riding over bumps while higher will slightly increase rolling efficiency as the suspension absorbs the impact rather than losing forward momentum.
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Air Suspension Saved Points
The Tesla Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck all save data points based on bumps in the road for regular routes. This means that speed bumps, steep driveways, bumpy dirt roads, or car washes will automatically trigger the suspension raising. After passing these points, the suspension will be lowered automatically.
This new active adjustable suspension will likely be a feature on all of Tesla’s future vehicles, which means a smoother ride will be coming soon to future iterations of the Model Y as well. Take a look at our Model Y Juniper Wishlist for more features we’d love to see.
Many Uber drivers use Teslas – in fact, Uber and Tesla have a joint sales program that helps Uber drivers either get Tesla rentals, or purchase/lease their own Tesla using Uber’s EV Assistance Package.
Uber has now upped their game further by integrating two features directly into Tesla – Automatic Trip Navigation and Battery-Aware Matching.
Automatic Trip Navigation
Automatic Trip Navigation connects the Uber app with Tesla. This means that when an Uber driver accepts a trip, the pick-up destination will be automatically sent to the Tesla. Once you arrive and the passenger(s) enter, their destination is automatically set in your vehicle’s navigation so that you can begin your trip. This makes the process seamless and could even save a few minutes off each trip.
Battery-Aware Matching
Another perk that comes with connecting your Tesla and Uber accounts is Battery-Aware Trip Matching. This means that you’ll only see trips, including travel distance to the pickup area, as well as the trip itself – that are within your currently estimated battery range.
For Uber drivers, this is a fantastic feature that helps filter our trips you’re not able to complete without charging. Uber drivers will have an easier time planning trips, as well as planning for their next charge – whether that’s at home, or at a Supercharger.
Setup
Setup for both Navigation and Battery-Aware Matching is simple. In the eligible vehicles pane in the Uber App, you can hit the connect button next to your Tesla. You’ll then sign into your Tesla account and grant access to Uber. Uber uses the official Tesla API for third parties to determine the range left on your vehicle and to send destinations to your navigation system.
For iOS and Android, you’ll want to grant the necessary permissions by selecting the boxes next to Vehicle Information and Vehicle Commands and hit allow. On Android, you will also have to go to Menu > Account > Navigation and enable Tesla Navigation as the primary navigation.
These two new features make Tesla Uber driving an even more compelling pitch, as many Uber drivers already save quite a bit of money from driving a low-maintenance EV, alongside the reduced cost of electricity compared to gas.
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