Today Google announced that automotive system developed by it will be available for use on any smartphone or tablet running Android 5.0 and above.
Google introduced Android Auto platform for more than two years ago. It was designed as an embedded operating system for cars for navigation, information and entertainment applications.
During its existence it has been equipped with more than 200 models of machines to 50 different companies, and their number increases daily. However, not only the owners of expensive modern cars want to be able to use this system. Therefore, Google today announced that Android Auto makes it accessible to all.
This means that now any car owner can install on your gadget (Android 5.0 and above) a special program and to use all the features of Android Auto - navigation, music, and chat - during trips.
Android Auto allows you to use your favorite applications and services into a single interface, specially designed for easy operation while driving. You will be able to listen to music from Spotify, Pandora and Google Play Music, and make calls send messages with voice commands and, of course, to get accurate navigational tips from Google Maps.
This application can also be run automatically when you connect your smartphone to the speaker vehicle system via Bluetooth and provides enhanced voice commands for Virtual Assistants Google.
Latest version of Android Auto-enabled work on smart phones will soon be available in more than 30 countries, including in Russia. For more information about the Android Auto platform work can be found at this page.
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