Google : Android Auto will soon be accessible in all cars – 01net.com

failing to be present in all of the connected vehicles, the interface of Android Auto will soon be accessible to all users of Android smartphones. This is what comes to indicate Google in its blog announcing the arrival of Android Auto 2.0 (very) soon.
as a reminder, Android Auto, the resolution of which rival Apple is called CarPlay – is an interface that is very limited to Android, specially dedicated to use while driving.
Until now, its operation was quite simple : it was enough to connect his Android smartphone (version 5.0 and later) with USB to the vehicle, so that the interface of the in-car multimedia system switches on Android Auto. Finally, still it was necessary that the multimedia system is compatible, which often transl ates into an option to purchase the vehicle. But, all this is ancient history…

Android Auto 2.0 : in order to offer a solution

as Soon as the next update of the Android application Auto (2.0), all users of Android smartphones will therefore be able to take advantage of this interface, which makes the use of Android on-board the vehicle a little more comfortable. Thus, Android Auto uses the voice recognition on the smartphone to make a call or dictate a message. It is also the smartphone that will read any SMS received or will allow you to search for an address or point of interest) in Google Maps.

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Then, Android Auto limit the number of functions available to a few dozens of multimedia applications (Spotify, Audio Books, TuneIn Radio, Deezer, Hangouts, etc.) that are not disruptive to the driver or even illegal use. Understand that you will not find a version of YouTube for Android Auto.

Lastly, Android Auto 2.0 will also use applications that are compatible with an ergonomics review for in-car use. The icons should be bigger and the interface more streamlined. This is at least the case for the applications being developed for Android Auto, we have also presented at a duel between Android Auto, Apple Car Play (tested on the Audi A4).

Google announced that the 2.0 update of Android Auto will be available in the next few days for smartphones that already have this function. We will give you our opinion on this interface.