Chapter 4
Developing for Android Auto
IN THIS CHAPTER
Determining whether your car is compatible with Android Auto
Using Google Play in auto apps
Performing the development prerequisites
Creating a basic app
Some of the things you can do in your car today are absolutely amazing! The limitations of a radio and CD player have vanished from newer cars. These days, cars offer a slew of ways to entertain you while you drive. You have music options from an inordinate number of sources, and the car can tell you about the weather, movies, or latest sports scores. It can even read to you from a book. Voice control makes the driving experience fuller and yet reduces the risks from inattentive driving.
Cars talk and can receive your requests for information or changes in configuration. They give you instructions for getting from point A to point B and tell you about road and weather conditions. Your car can even check on your house status before you get home. (One app enables you to turn the lights on and change the house temperature if you have the right setup in your home.)
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