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Android Auto wireless compatibility arrives in additional markets

By Maria Santos
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Android Auto is one of the trickiest products developed by Google. First off, it’s not compatible with all smartphones and some of the features are limited to select markets. Secondary, Android Auto is in a constant state of development, as Google adds and removes features all the time. Sometimes, updates remove features in favor of new ones, which are then brought back a few updates later.

If you’re one of the many millions of Android Auto users, you’ll be happy to know that Google is expanding the availability of one of its features to additional markets. We’re talking about wireless compatibility, an option that only Android Auto users in about 15 countries were able to use until recently.

Starting today, Android Auto in 16 countries join the list of markets where wireless compatibility is available. The new feature will allow Android Auto to display information on your vehicle’s display automatically once you start your car via Wi-Fi Direct, assuming you’re using a compatible device.

Without further ado, here are the countries that are getting Android Auto wireless compatibility this week: Australia, Austria, Germany, France, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific Android Auto feature is now being rolled out to more countries?

A.

Google is expanding the availability of its wireless compatibility feature. Previously, this was only available to Android Auto users in approximately 15 countries. The new rollout adds 16 more countries to this list.

Q.

How will the expanded wireless compatibility feature function for users in the newly added countries?

A.

Once implemented, the wireless compatibility feature will allow Android Auto to automatically display information on a vehicle's display. This connection is established via Wi-Fi Direct, provided the user is operating a compatible device.

Q.

Can Android Auto be used with all types of smartphones?

A.

No, Android Auto is not compatible with all smartphones. Also, some of its features are restricted to specific markets, indicating a varied user experience depending on device and location.

Q.

Which new countries are gaining access to Android Auto's wireless compatibility this week?

A.

Australia, Austria, Germany, France, India, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom are the 16 new countries.

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