Android Auto improves its on-the-road music, messaging features

Apple’s CarPlay made a splash when it announced that Google Maps, Waze, and other third-party navigation apps would finally work for iPhone users plugging their phone into their cars, but Android Auto‘s been quietly offering these apps for years — and on Thursday it announced some new features to make the in-car platform run a bit smoother.

Android Auto brings your Android phone interface to your car’s infotainment system on 400 different car models. While it’s not a perfect replica of your smartphone experience, new features for searching for music, books, podcasts and viewing messages are trying to make it less of a hassle to have to drive and be away from your phone. Read more…

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