Android Auto it is one of the most versatile navigation applications that can be found today. The popularity of this app is supported by the host of features that it comes with, which facilitate different tasks when driving.
This has already exceeded the barrier of 100 million downloads from the Play Store, a figure that we cannot ignore and that is based on an average score of 4,1 / 5 thanks to the more than 800 thousand ratings from different users globally.
Android Auto weighs just 10-20MB (depends on phone model), requires Android 5.0 or higher, and is available in the store for free for users 13 years of age and older. As described on the Play Store, it's a smart travel companion that helps you focus on the road, stay in communication, and stay entertained with the Google Assistant. Thanks to its simple interface, large buttons, and efficient voice actions, Android Auto makes it easy for you to use your favorite apps while driving.
You just have to say "Ok Google" to:
- Go to your next destination with Google Maps or Waze by following real-time GPS navigation directions and traffic alerts.
- Receive updated information about your route, arrival time and possible risks in real time.
- Ask the Google Assistant to check your calendar to find out where you need to go.
- Add reminders, get the latest news and know the result of last night's game.
- Add a personalized do not disturb message to avoid distractions behind the wheel.
- Make calls with the Google Assistant and answer calls with one touch.
- Access your contacts folder and send and receive messages with the Google Assistant by SMS or messaging applications such as Hangouts, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, WeChat, Kik, Google Allo and many others.
- Manage your applications in a whole new way. Listen to your favorite multimedia applications, such as Spotify, FM Radio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Napster, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, AIMP and Deezer. Also, it is compatible with many other music, radio, news, sports news, audiobooks, and podcasts apps.
