The car-based technology race between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay seems to have never cooled down. Both of these platforms are already familiar to users in bringing the world from smartphone to car screens, making entertainment and connection more seamless.
Not inferior to notable updates from Apple CarPlay, Google has just launched a series of important improvements to Android Auto, promising to bring new experiences to users.
The most notable highlight is the ability to watch videos online, including YouTube, and the web browser directly on the vehicle's screen. The sound will of course be transmitted through the car's loudspeaker system, creating a real entertainment space when the car user is stopping.
Google is confident in integrating these new features smoothly, because "the king of technology: has experience working with software on many modern car models such as: Volvo EX30 and EX90.
However, an important note: to ensure safety, video viewing and web browser features will only work when the vehicle is stopped/landing. This is a measure to avoid causing disturbances to the driver while moving.
Despite many new utilities and menus, a Google representative said that the Android Auto interface still retains its intuitive, familiar features, helping users not have to struggle to get used to it from the beginning. The good news is that this update will be compatible with all car lines that support Android Auto, including older cars that can update software - a big plus for many current users.
In addition, the popular music listening app Spotify also received favor in this update, as Android Auto users can launch a "Spotify Jam" session right from the car's screen. This interesting feature allows all passengers on the bus to contribute to the playlist together.
Some technology experts say that Google's update of Android Auto is a necessary move to avoid falling behind in the race with Apple CarPlay. Obviously, users will be the ones to benefit the most from this increasingly fierce competition.
