Google’s infotainment system usually launches updates, so if you use it often, you will see small changes each time. The right thing is that it solves the possible problems that can arise and the little good is that, unfortunately, Android Auto generally poses enough problems. Of course, there are updates and updates and say Android Auto 14 is already another story.
A few days ago, Google launched Android Auto 14 and the truth is that the big disappointment was that it still did not include Gemini because yes, Android Auto is necessary of artificial intelligence such as breathing. Since we have seen what you can do, the media threw is in the clouds. There was barely Android Auto 14 landing when Google rushed with Android Auto 14.1 in beta. We settled in the car with the last Android Auto And it was our experience.
The main visible novelty of Android Auto 14 is a delight
When Android Auto modifies the number (distinguishing decimal), there are generally surprises that deserve to be mentioned. It was not the case of Android Auto 14, which in addition to the solution of various errors, improves stability and widen developer options on Google Maps, has not brought excellent news for users.
For the moment, no trace in the Gemini interface or air conditioning options in which he works, but he adds New functions for the digital key in carswhich is extended with the Google Wallet wallet. Unfortunately, we could not try them in our Hyundai Kona.
We therefore ventured with the beta version of Android Auto 14.1 (which can be lowered in APK format of the apkmirror repository) and here the pleasure has started, because Android 14.1 allows you to play full screen video games.
In fact, you don't have to do much beyond Having one of the four games that Android Auto supports on the mobile Currently: “Candy Crush Soda Saga”, “Angry Birds 2”, “Farm Heroes Saga” and “Beach Buggy Racing”. Hopefully the list will soon increase, because in these rats to have to wait for someone, this screen is appreciated in front of the mobile.
Then just open them, to grant the relevant permits and to start play in full screen. Seeing a full screen application is already a novelty in itself, because it is normal to see them supervised in the interface, with the possibility of visualizing more information such as time or return to applications that you have opened recently. However, this makes sense: the use of use in this scenario improves considerably when there is no distractions.
In fact, if you want to leave it, just play on a side so that in the right corner of the upper area, the “ output '' button appears with the typical X. Likewise, it cannot be played with the current car: as soon as it detects that we start or move, the screen comes out and the games appear in the gray menu in the unlikely. In a word: Your co -pilot will not be able to be entertained by playing during the trip.
And how does he play on the car screen? It depends on the game. My favorite has been Angry Birds, which smells of this wonderful format: the dynamics are quite simple not to require great sensitivity, it goes well and in general, the experience is fluid. However, “Candy Crush Soda Saga” goes a little more to trumpet and in the case of “Beach Buggy Racing”, this does not show all the controls. But it's a beta version, so errors are the agenda.
In any case, The complete interface on the screen is a real joy For these needs, another different thing is the practical aspect of the Coolwalk screen divided by driving with the browser, the music application in service in service and the possible messages that appear from WhatsApp or similar.
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