Android Auto News & Update: Google’s In-Car Operating System Launched in 18 More Countries

More dads will enjoy joy rides as the Android Auto recently launched in 18 more countries, as announced on Android's official Twitter page on Monday. Dads can now have the pleasure of driving with Google's in-car operating system, which can now be used in different countries.

Google got a little creative as they unveiled the countries where Android Auto was introduced. Android tweeted the flags of Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russia, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela, according to TechCrunch.

The Verge reported Android Auto is infiltrating the market of Puerto Rico, India, Russia and some countries of South America. The new roll out is the biggest international move of Google's Android Auto.

From 11 countries, Android Auto now expands and applicable to be used in 29 nations total, so far. However, not all cars are compatible with Android Auto, Greenbot added.

Google is trying their take to the "world of smarter car" with Android Auto. It offers the drivers the easy use of Google Maps without the hassle of looking in one's smartphone, which is one of its eminent features.

Other features from Android Auto include the ability for users to search for a song in Google Play Music, in the playlist or radio station via voice search. However, the browsing feature will only be accessed when the car is not moving, to secure the safety of the driver.

Also, Android Auto user has limited access to what is in store in their media and library. Android Auto, too, has a "changelog" feature that can notify the user to have a more steady connection for the phone and car.

Android Auto can get the version 1.6 update at the Google Play Store or APK Mirror. Android Auto was officially released last May 19, 2015.

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