The Robotaxi app will now notify you within the app if your phone's battery is low. The app will say, “Auto-unlock relies on your phone’s battery. Leep it charged to ensure a seamless pickup.”

While a working phone is important for any Tesla as it can serve as the vehicle’s key, it’s especially important for the Robotaxi since it’s the user’s only method to open the Robotaxi’s doors.

There are a variety of new phrases in this app update that suggest Tesla will offer the ability for users to schedule Robotaxi rides in the future. This will be useful when a rider has a future event with a hard start time, such as an event or flight.

This will allow the user to have a vehicle ready at their pick-up location at the scheduled time, rather than having to wait 5-15 minutes for a vehicle to arrive.

The new strings include: alicorn_prebook_banner_session_details_missing, alicorn_prebook_banner_socket_disconnected, getPrebookPickupPoint and others.

According to code found in this app update, Tesla is now preparing an Android version of the Robotaxi app. This is the first version of the app that we see phrases such as:

android_native_alicorn_android_12_ble_permission_notification_content

android_native_alicorn_status_bluetooth_disabled

With the Robotaxi app launching in the Apple App Store last night and with the discovery of these new phrases, we expect an Android version to be released soon.

In this app update, Tesla states, “We are working on accessibility rides. For now, you can access WAV rides at: “ and then mentions two companies, including Lone Star Medical Transportation and CapMetro Access.

They link off to their websites, where users can book a traditional accessible ride that accommodates wheelchairs.

However, perhaps the most interesting this, is that Tesla is using the image above of the Robovan when talking about accessible rides.

• Live activity vehicle commands.

• Add license plate to the watch live activity.

Editorial note: The Robotaxi app already supports great live notifications, known as Live Activities on iOS. With this update, they’re improving it by adding vehicle controls directly to it.

Show ride cancellation notification when app is foregrounded.

Editorial note: You’ll now receive a notification within the Tesla Robotaxi app to let you know that your ride was canceled.

This app update, which is version 25.9.0, is slightly newer than the version that became available in the Apple App Store earlier today. The App Store app is version 25.8.10.

When you load the Robotaxi app outside of the service area, you’re now presented with a different view from when you are within the geofence.

Gone is the map, and instead you’ll see tiles that let you learn more about the service. There’s a “Where we are available” section that shows a map view of the Austin and Bay Area geofences and a Learn More section that has various tips about using the Robotaxi, such as using the rear screen, enabling Bluetooth to unlock the vehicle, and how to use the trunk.

Tesla has added an intro screen to the Robotaxi app. When you’re loading the app for the first time, you’ll now see a screen that says “Activating your service,” with text that reads “Welcome [your name], get to book a ride!".

Submit feedback at any time from the Support screen

Editorial Note: There’s a new feedback section under Menu > Support that lets users share feedback with Tesla. You can pick from a variety of categories and subcategories, which include feedback on the app or vehicle. It could be anything from the app’s user interface to the vehicle’s routing to your destination. Tesla is also letting users suggest new features.

Add a new stop at the end of your ride.

Editorial Note: This addition to the Robotaxi app allows you to add a new destination after ending your trip, in case you change your mind about your destination.