Android Auto Will Now Feature Google Calendar Integration
Daniel Johnson — August 13, 2020 — Autos
References: about.google & techcrunch
Google recently added Google Calendar integration for Android Auto, which is available through the updated Google Calendar app. The updated app can now give drivers access to any upcoming engagements and allows them to make calls using the calendar platform, and access navigation features. With the new Google Calander integration, users also have the ability to manage their Android Auto settings while they drive.
Google released a statement about the new features, “To mitigate driver distraction, we collaborated with government, industry and academic institutions to develop our own best practice guidelines that we apply to every aspect of our product development process."
Google also stated that Android Auto will be available for over 100 million vehicles in the near future.
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Google released a statement about the new features, “To mitigate driver distraction, we collaborated with government, industry and academic institutions to develop our own best practice guidelines that we apply to every aspect of our product development process."
Google also stated that Android Auto will be available for over 100 million vehicles in the near future.
Image Credit: Shutterstock
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