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6 Android Auto apps I wish I found sooner, because they make every drive easier

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  • Android Auto's real value lies in apps beyond the default.
  • These apps will entertain you, help you, and keep you safe.
  • All you need is to have the app on your phone.

If you use Android Auto to navigate or control your in-car media, you'll know it's an incredibly useful app. But if that's all you use the software for, you're missing out on a ton of functionality.

Hundreds of apps are Android Auto-compatible. While these apps don't necessarily do anything different on your car's screen than they do on your phone, using the car-enabled version is significantly less distracting. These apps will also make your life significantly easier. You don't need to do anything special to use these apps on Android Auto. Just download them onto your phone and connect.

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