In case you use Android Auto in your automobile otherwise you drive a automobile with Android software program in-built, Google dropped some new options at CES 2024 that you’re going to need to learn about.
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First up, electric vehicle owners will quickly have the flexibility to share their automobile’s battery info with Google Maps, enabling them to see roughly how a lot battery shall be left upon arrival at their vacation spot. Charging stops shall be recommended alongside the best way, in addition to an estimate of how lengthy charging will take.
This was already one thing drivers of a automobile with Android built-in may do, nevertheless it’s headed to Android Auto within the coming months. The characteristic will begin with Ford’s F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, with different electrical automobiles coming quickly.
Journey planning is getting somewhat simpler too, Google stated, due to a characteristic that is beginning to roll out right now. Whenever you plan a visit in Google Maps with an Android or iOS cellphone, you’ll be able to ship that journey on to your automobile with Google built-in.
Additionally for automobiles with built-in Google, The Climate Channel app is now out there, letting customers view hourly forecasts that observe the motive force, obtain extreme climate alerts, and see a “Journey View” radar on the dashboard.
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On the leisure facet, automobiles with built-in Android can now add a number of video streaming providers and watch choose reveals from PBS Children and Crunchyroll straight from the dashboard display screen.
And final however actually not least, Google Chrome is coming to automobiles which have Android built-in – whereas parked after all. The characteristic is beginning with choose Volvo and Polestar automobiles, however extra are on the best way, the corporate stated. Customers can entry saved bookmarks, store, watch movies, and extra.
At the moment, automobiles from Volvo, GMC, Cadillac, Honda, Polestar, Renault and Chevrolet have built-in Google. Nissan, Ford and Lincoln fashions are rolling out this yr, Google stated, with Porsche deliberate for the close to future.