![]() ![]() But if Uber is slow to load on the sometimes-2G cell connection, this is the way to get a ride in a pinch. Be on your way Those people will receive a text with a link containing your trip details. Share your status Select up to 5 people from your contact list you want to share your status with. Once requested, swipe up on your app screen and tap Send Status. (Apple phones make up just 2 percent of the Indian cell phone market.) If you already have the regular Uber app, you won't have to download the clean, map-less version to use Uber in the 30 cities it currently serves in India. Tap to open the app and request a ride as you normally would. It's all about saving data and phone memory-the new app is just five megabytes, about the space of three photos, compared to the regular app’s 180 MB size-and it's only available on Android phones. Uber has pulled down the searchable database people found at ',' which contained details of trips people unknowingly made public by using the 'Share your ETA' feature. If you're used to the onslaught of Uber Eats or Bike options, ads, and credit card offers that pop up when you open the full version of the app, Uber Lite may strike you as a little beta. So the ride-share company is doubling down, releasing a 'Lite' version of its app- first in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Jaipur-meant to get more locals on board. Ubers built-in 'Trusted Contacts' feature allows you to share your trip status, such as your current location and estimated time of arrival, with up to five people of your choosing. With Uber out of China (selling its business to Didi in 2016) and Southeast Asia ( selling to Grab in March), India is one of the last places in Asia you can hail an Uber. More details about the update can be found on Uber’s website.Uber Lite - getting back to basics. You can download the latest version of the Uber app for iPhone for free from the App Store. Uber told 9to5Mac that Live Activities support for the Uber Eats app will arrive in the coming months. Now, everyone will be able to take advantage of Live Activities with the Uber app – as long they have an iPhone running iOS 16. Uber details that the feature will also show details such as the driver’s photo, license plate number, and vehicle model.Īlthough the feature was introduced in December, only a small number of users have gained access to it so far. Those who own an iPhone 14 Pro can check the same information through Dynamic Island. With Live Activities, Uber users can track the live progress of a ride and receive updates such as ETA information directly from the iPhone lock screen. That’s because, as mentioned before, Uber is now making Live Activities available globally to all users. But for iPhone users, there’s more than just the refreshed home screen. ![]() Once users open the Uber app after installing the update, they’ll be taken on a guided tour to show them everything that’s new. “For example, if you typically ride Uber Green, it will likely be the first option you see,” the company explains. There is also a suggested list of destinations and rides based on your preferences, past trips, and most likely destinations. In addition, Uber will now show you your favorite ride types, locations, and more directly on the app’s home screen. Let others know about your plans by sending a text message or sharing your ETA with them. The app now has a new Services tab that acts as a hub with everything Uber offers at the user’s location, “from a nearby e-scooter to dinner, flowers, cocktails, and more.” Avoid excessive drinking before using a rideshare service. Uber’s new home screen and Live ActivitiesĪccording to the company, the latest update to the Uber app makes it easier to find exactly what you want. The app is also getting a refreshed home screen with a simplified experience that lets customers book rides and order with Uber Eats more easily with fewer steps. Today Uber is officially releasing the feature to everyone, but that’s not all. Back in December, the popular ride app Uber began testing support for Live Activities in iOS 16 for iPhone users. ![]()
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