Android Auto

The company Google continues to manage different projects with which to bring the platform Android to new devices and appliances so that everything is connected to the user. Thus, last June it announced the arrival of Android Auto, offering compatibility between on-board navigators or dashboard computers and smartphones and devices with operating system Android Now that the first of these on-board computers has hit the market under the brand Pioneer, it was a matter of time before the main application appeared official to enable this connection and bring applications useful for driving directly to the dashboard.

That's why Android Auto has also made its official appearance as an application today. And the company Google takes advantage of Thursday to launch new products or improvements to its services. In this case, a compatible application focused on connecting the user's Android smartphone with their compatible vehicle. All this to take advantage of own functions and tools of this platform from the dashboard Issues that gain value added by adapting to the screens of these devices in the vehicle, with possibilities of hands-free and particularly simple designsto keep your attention off the road.

At the moment Android Auto is only available for smartphones with version Android 5.0 or higher, also known as Lollipop With it you can bring apps like Google to your dashboard Maps An entire utility that also allows voice commands to be able to ask for addresses and destinations without taking your hands off the wheel. It is also possible to use other services such as Google Play Music in order to play all music without problems.

It also highlights the possibility of taking advantage of the assistant Google Now In this way the user can interact with it by voice,with commands that help you find information, places, destinations”¦ but also other functions such as setting reminders according to places and times that will also follow the user on the mobile, and that can be useful to remember to buy something when passing near the supermarket, consult any question at go through a specific point, etc.

In addition, on the official page of Android Auto many other applications are listed and tools that claim to offer compatibility with this platform. This is the case of the messaging tool WhatsApp, music from Spotify, and other options that will be added now that the project is officially materializing. Now, at the moment only the system created by Pioneer is compatible with this system, although Googleis working with other vehicle manufacturers to bring their support to more cars.

In short, an application that is not very useful for the moment, but which means the official starting signal for this platform that wants to connect the user, their mobile terminal and their car without difficulties, taking advantage of the tools available to improve driving. The Android Auto app is now available for free via Google Play for the most updated and impatient users.