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

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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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Android Auto now works without wires if you have the right hardware

Android Auto — Google’s system for powering your car’s dash display from your phone, and the company’s answer to Apple’s CarPlay — is going wireless. You can leave your phone in your bag, and it’ll still be able to push your apps and content to your in-dash screen. Alas, there’s a catch: To get it […]

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Ford cars with SYNC 3 are getting Waze support

 Ford is bringing crowdsourced navigation app Waze to its SYNC 3 infotainment system, the companies announced at CES 2018. The app will be available via Ford’s AppLink tech, offering up a Waze interface powered by your phone on the in-car central display on vehicles equipped with SYNC 3. The app will support both touch and voice input, and will be available when you plug your smartphone… Read More

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Google brings its Assistant to Android Auto

 It’s no secret that for Google, this year’s CES is all about the Google Assistant. One Google product where the Assistant hasn’t really made any inroads yet, though, is Android Auto. Starting this week, though, Android Auto users in the U.S. will also get full support for the Assistant in their cars. Now you may think that the Assistant was already available in Android… Read More

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