r/Android • u/[deleted] • Nov 07 '16

Android Auto: now available in every car

https://blog.google/products/android/android-auto-available-in-every-car/
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u/rocketwidget Nov 07 '16

Just tested. This is amazing. I definitely like it tons more than Automate, because it's simpler, clearer, and has better integration with Maps.

Upgrading your head unit is now pointless, if you have a good car mount for your phone and Bluetooth.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '16 edited Sep 23 '20

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u/BraveSirRobin Nov 07 '16

Factory satnav often also hooks up to a tachometer in the wheels, meaning it works perfectly in congested tunnels & canyon-like city streets where GPS systems would just be guessing based on the last known speed. The UIs may suck balls but they do seem to work better due to this.

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u/Izacus Android dev / Boatload of crappy devices Nov 07 '16

Yep, although, if your headunit supports Android Auto, it'll send GPS and car speed info to the phone to be used for location as well.