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Android Auto
A mobile application that allows its users to control smartphone functions (text messaging, navigation and music) via their car's dashboard touchscreen, steering-wheel buttons, and voice commands. Android Auto works with all Android-powered phones that run 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher.
| First released | 2015 |
| Developed by | |
| Open-source | No |
| Used by | Honda, Volkswagen, and Audi to name a few |
Interesting facts
Android Auto is supported by most manufacturers – the notable exceptions being Toyota and Lexus, who do not support either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Hyundai, Kia, and Chevrolet were among the first companies to build Android Auto-compatible cars after the software became available in early 2015
