Google has finally released the official Android Auto app on the Play Store. The app is what allows Android smartphones running 5.0 Lollipop to link up to Android Auto units, bringing all of your music, maps, and hands-free controls to your vehicle.
Android Auto was first announced by Google during last year’s Google I/O event, at which time the company promised cars shipping with the system built-in by the end of 2014. It offers free turn-by-turn navigation with lane guidance, live traffic conditions, points of interest, and more. The hands-free controls lets you make calls and send messages without taking your hands off the wheel. Moving on, Android Auto also offers weather, traffic, commute information into simple cards. Finally, you can listen to your music and playlists in the car with your built-in stereo system.
