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What is the difference between Android Auto and Android?

It’s a question that’s come up for more than one customer, so we’ll answer it for you!

Android Auto

Android Auto is a mobile app that allows users to interact with their Android phone while driving. It is designed to provide a simplified interface and voice commands, making it easier and safer to use on the road. Because of its purpose, Android Auto does not support video playback applications such as video apps. It doesn’t support Youtube or Vimeo, social networking, gaming, reading or other apps that can distract the driver.

Android system

Android is the operating system that runs on Android smartphones and tablets and other devices. There are several versions of Android: Android 9, Android 10, Android 11, etc. In principle, it is the software that manages the smart device, provides the user interface, supports mobile applications, as well as various functions and services.
On mobile devices running Android 10 and above, the Android Auto application is integrated into the system. This means that it no longer needs to be downloaded from Google Play in order to use it, as was the case with older versions of Android.

While Android provides a range of features and services for everyday use, Android Auto is specifically designed for use in the car.
The most popular Android Auto apps are navigation apps like Google Maps and Waze, music apps like Spotify, YouTube Music and messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. Other popular Android Auto apps include weather forecasts, Radio broadcasting, email and calendar, as well as public transport and fuel price tracking apps.
A full list of apps supported by Android Auto can be found here:
For a full list of Android Auto supported apps, click here.

In summary, Android is an operating system that runs on Android devices, and Android Auto is a mobile application that runs on the Android operating system and is specifically designed for driving. While they have some advantages, Android Auto provides a simplified and safer interface optimised for in-car use, while Android provides a range of features and services for everyday use.

In the Carplay.lt store, products sold in the Apple Carplay Android Auto integration category support Android Auto.

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