Android Auto will no longer be what it was
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It will be better for us to say goodbye to the Android Auto that we knew so far. The interface of the Android car software has changed and the update is mandatory for all compatible cars It is better that you get psyched up and get used to everything new that it offers , from now on, Android Auto. You do not have to worry about the update, since as of December 16, Google has been sending the improvement automatically to all cars, so the user does not have to make any movement on his part.
If you still don't know what Android Auto is and you're just getting started with this software, we have to tell you that it's basically like having your phone on the dashboard of your car. Thanks to Android Auto you will be able to have, on the screen, applications such as Spotify, to listen to music; Google Maps that will serve as a browser to move from one place to another thanks to the help of integrated GPS; Telephone, to receive calls with hands-free activated... In short, Android Auto makes driving easier with multiple functions that will avoid distractions while driving, since you won't feel the temptation to pick up your mobile while driving.
What are the new features of Android Auto that you will see from now on?
Less screen touches
To reduce distractions with Android Auto, the user will now have to tap less to open the applications, since they will be arranged in a drawer that resembles the one we have on our mobile.Previously, in past versions of Android Auto, the user had to first double-tap the navigation icon and then the available apps would appear. In addition, we now have a row that contains the latest applications that we have been opening, to always have them at hand and save time as well as distractions behind the wheel.
New on-board navigator
During our long journeys it is essential to make intermittent stops to stretch your legs, buy supplies or simply rest from the trip. Imagine that on the trip you have the GPS on and a Spotify playlist with music. With the old design, if we disconnected Android Auto everything disappeared, having to reconfigure it once we reconnected with it. Now all that has changed: Android Auto will remember everything you had before you turned off the car, returning to normal once you reactivate the engine ignition and continue on your way.This option can be disabled within the Android Auto settings.
Incompatibilities
This new design of Android Auto will only work on the screen of cars that support it. In this way, it is not available for mobile phones, it can only be used if your car accepts the new update A somewhat negative point that will make many drivers unable to use this new interface and enjoy all the improvements.
More options within the screen
The new Android Auto screen interface makes it possible to have more content and, thus, increase the possibilities of interaction between screen and user. For example, now in the new application drawer we will have an additional row, thus having the opportunity to see all the installed applications at a glance without having to browse, thus increasing distractions.
Multitasking, this time for real
With the old design of Android Audo we could only see one app on the screen at a time. In the new lower bar of the new Android Auto design we will have one of the applications in view, for example, the Spotify player, being able to switch between this and the main application with a single touch.
