Android Auto never stops: version 13 has just arrived and is available to everyone, with changes “under the hood” that announce multimedia support that will allow controlling FM radio and other aspects from Android Auto. Although installing apps on Android Auto is very simple, the Play Store doesn’t offer much detail on how apps behave on Android Auto.
From now on it seems that this will change: from Android Authority they have dumped one of the future updates of the Play Store, which will soon add a very useful change, focused on find apps optimized for Android Auto. Also for tablets, and you will be greatly appreciated for the details you provide.
The Play Store starts with Android Auto
There are many apps that work well on Android Auto: even since outside the Play Storewith which Android Auto Apps Downloader makes it very easy to download compatible applications that are not in the Google store. Aastore also serves this same purpose.
Users usually go to the Play Store, this is the safest way to avoid malware and other threats. However, Google hasn’t given its store much love in terms of apps optimized for Android Auto. Now, as we read in Android Authority, that could change very soon.
They explored the Google Play Store APK and found the aforementioned change: it will highlight apps optimized for tablets and Android Auto. Since in the car we have a large touch screen, similar to that of a tablet, this addition will affect both options.
It is specifically the version v43.0.18-31 which includes a text string that will make it easier to identify optimized apps: “This application was designed for tablets and is compatible with your car“. Clearer, the water. The media point out that the novelty could be part of the Car-ready applications program announced by Google during its last developers conference.
In any case, in addition to the label, categorization is carried out into three levels which indicate the degree of optimization and when they can be used inside the car:
- Differentiated car: These applications are designed to work on a wide variety of automotive hardware and are suitable for parking and driving modes. Additionally, they can work seamlessly on different screens in the car, if so equipped.
- Optimized car: In the second group we will find applications that will take advantage of specific functions of the car. Depending on the category, they can be used both while driving and parking.
- Car ready– These “car-ready” applications indicate that they are compatible with large screens. They can be activated once parked, without additional work on the part of the developer.
This third and final level essentially brings tablet-optimized applications into the car: the similarity in the method of introduction – essentially the screen – will allow them to be used interchangeably on both devices. So, if an application is optimized for tablets, it will be optimized for use with our parked vehicle.
On the other hand, Google indicated that this program will start with categories of parked applications, such as videos, games and browsers. He plans to expand it to other app categories in the future. This change in the Play Store would not miss much: what was seen in the APK announces that this new approach is fast approaching.
Via | Android Authority
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