Google has developed several tools to help us get informace, which we need (or want), and at the same time keep us safe behind the wheel. These tools are Android Auto, Android Automotive and Google Automotive Services (GAS). This can be a bit confusing for some as they all have similar sounding names, however their goal is the same, which is to bring the essential tools and functions of your smartphone to the driver's seat without taking your eyes off the road. Let's take a closer look at them all.
Android Cars
If you used in your car Android, it is likely that it was Android Car. Introduced by Google in 2014, this app has brought about a huge change in how people use their phones in the car. Thanks to it, drivers no longer had to stop to answer a text message or make a call. They could do everything right from the driver's seat, using Google Assistant voice commands and minimal touch interaction. It was enough to plug the phone into the USB port in the vehicle or use a wireless adapter.
Current the user interface Android Cars it looks different from what we first saw almost a decade ago. The app got a makeover in 2019, bringing several tabs at the bottom of the screen that let you switch between navigation, media and Assistant voice commands. Some of the biggest issues with the app at the time, such as charging and the lack of third-party apps, have been addressed and the app has become a modern navigation platform.
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Nowadays it looks Android A slightly more elegant and modern car thanks to the second redesign introduced last year. This redesign includes a home screen where it's easy to choose from many third-party apps, and the media player continues to evolve in new ways. A dedicated split-screen dashboard view lets you view navigation, media controls and incoming notifications on the same display. The basic app switcher makes switching between full-screen versions of maps, music and communication tools a breeze.
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Android The car is one of the most popular today androidof navigation applications, while supporting more than 500 car models However, it is not without its faults, just remember last year's complaints of some users of the series Galaxy Galaxy S23 for problems with phones connecting to their cars or accidentally disconnecting while driving.
Android Automotive
if it is Android Auto projection of your smartphone, Android Automotive can completely do without it. It is a full-fledged operating system built into supported vehicles. Google introduced it in 2017, but it only started appearing in mainstream consumer cars in the last few years. Previously, its support was limited to cars from specialist manufacturers such as Polestar. Android Automotive can now be found in models from various car manufacturers such as Cadillac, Chevrolet, Volvo, GMC, Honda, Maserati, Acura, Audi or Dodge. Porsche cars should start using it soon.
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How to Android Automotive differs from Android Car? In addition to not needing a smartphone to function, it controls the functions of your vehicle. It's basically your car's infotainment system. In addition to offering music, news and maps, it is also responsible for every interaction with the dashboard display. The system also controls the air conditioning, informace about the vehicle or backup camera. Unlike Android A car that has a unique look no matter which car you use them in, the look depends Android Automotive on your car manufacturer. However, the differences are not fundamental, the biggest one is usually the custom set of icons.
Google Automotive Services (GAS)
GAS is neither an application nor an operating system, but a package of applications for Android Automotive. As an end user, you will never interact with GAS under this name. Instead, you'll see the benefits of the apps it brings in Google's partner cars, which at the moment are Ford, GM and Volvo.
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Such application packages are not for the world Androidu nothing new - Google has been using them for a long time to ensure that manufacturers androidphones will follow specific instructions. It's different with GAS, however, because Google sells these services to automakers as an optional buy-in.
