staying in the loop with news apps like the New York Times, ABC, NPR One, etc.listening to your favorite music from Spotify, Tidal or radio stations from Pandora, TuneIn, etc.

sending and receiving texts via SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger, etc.making and answering calls with the use of Google Assistant.making use of real-time GPS navigation, ETA and travel alerts with Google Maps or Waze.Of course, smartphone functionality is limited to minimize distractions, but the most important features and apps are there to stay: What is Android Auto and how does it work?Īndroid Auto is software that lets you connect the phone to the vehicle’s infotainment system, and use your favorite apps on the car’s display with the in-built controls. That’s how Apple CarPlay appeared, and how we got Android Auto. Though many car makes tried hard to keep mobile devices away from the cockpit, it soon became clear that demand is only going up, and the manufacturers' native solutions (like the BMW ConnectedDrive app) do not cope with it at all. The 21st century is the safety era in the automotive industry, and most infotainment solutions are made to keep you focused on the road, not on the navigation screen or your phone.

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