Not that Android Auto had the expected impact in the industry, and although the reasons may have been many, there are certainly two possibilities. First, maybe because car dealers have been reluctant to be misled by Google and Apple, maintain their multimedia plans that reported significant benefits for the "extra" of the vehicle; and the second of Google's fatigue when it comes to development This is an Android version for cars.
In fact, and even though we've seen that Volvo is working together with Google it wants _ "the same experience in your car as your smartphone", Android Auto's evolution has been minimal since its inceptionAnd we've also had a number of fires with the mobile version of Universal Compatibility that were preparing to leave your site to Google Assistant without any news going forward.
Wireless connectivity is a & # 39; must have & # 39; Android Auto, which will eventually extend its European compatibility, is expanding to 34 countries
The new version was introduced in the summer of 2019 promising simplifies its use and connection, an important factor if Android Auto wants to be popular. However, so far there are very few markets that can use Android wireless connection, which is the basic task Apple Carplay has already been using it for a long time on all of its compatible mobile phones without major problems, but Android is still limited to some phones and car products.
In any case, we should be grateful because Google just announced Android Auto wireless support for 16 new countries, among all the major European markets including Spain. This is it it will undoubtedly enhance its use and acceptance and among car manufacturers, because starting with BMW has already announced that it is joining the project by telephone Android Auto this summer.
You need a compatible car, and one of those things that goes with the toilet either & # 39; Made by Google & # 39;
From now on, all these countries will enjoy Android Auto wirelessly, although obviously we will need a car with a multimedia system compatible with the smartphone created by Google or Samsung, which is the only one supported:
- Germany
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- South Korea
- Costa Rica
- Ecuador
- Spain
- United States
- Philippines
- France
- Guatemala
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Mexico
- New zealand
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Puerto Rico
- Unity state
- The Dominican republic
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
As you'll see, Japan and Russia are not on the list now because Android Auto is not currently running status by telephoneAlthough Google will try to increase its compliance faster in the market. It's the only way that Android Auto can go of course, as the need to connect the wires obviously removes your complaint.
As for mobiles, compatibility is very limited, that is cracks are still a major problem on Android which is also relevant in this case. The corresponding locations are as follows, all from Google or Samsung:
- Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (Android 8.0 or later)
- Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL (Android 10.0 or later)
- Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 + (Android 9.0 or later)
- Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 + (Android 9.0 or later)
- Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 + (Android 9.0 or later)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ (Android 9.0 or later).
In addition to this, in many countries Android Auto wireless performance is guaranteed Some Samsung models are running Android 10.0 or later versions, next to devices Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P they should also run well.
Type of Android Auto should be 4.7 or later, because it comes from this version where Android Auto was made without cables. In any case, the initial setup still requires a USB cableso don't take it out yet by telephone just keep going … Good news, though!
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