Now that Android Auto supports apps like Sygic, users can view the full navigation and maps view on their vehicle\u2019s head unit screen.<\/p>\n
Reddituser jesusbabio<\/a> shared some pictures of what it looks like in practice.<\/p>\n The main upside to Sygic is that it\u2019s designed to work offline right out the box. It\u2019s perfect if you don\u2019t have much data on your cell plan, or venture off the beaten track where you might not have reception.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, Sygic also has a specific truck navigation feature. This feature isn\u2019t just good for truckers, but also for RVs, caravans, buses, and vans, as it intentionally routes drivers on the best roads for their vehicle, a feature lacking from Google Maps.<\/p>\n Having full Android Auto support adds another level of integration and should also make visual navigation instructions easier to follow. It also means drivers can pair their phone and then not have to touch it again\u2026 which would be illegal<\/em> if you did.<\/p>\n Ultimately though, seeing the first non-Google mapping app finally make it to Android Auto is a good thing as it gives drivers more choice to find an app that works for their driving needs. Sadly, there\u2019s no word if Sygic plans on taking this app out of beta and rolling out to more users.<\/p>\n Hopefully, this is the first of many third-party mapping apps that will find their way to the car integration app. When they do, it could make Android Auto a lot more useful, to a lot more people.<\/p>\n HT \u2013 Autoevolution<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>SHIFT<\/a> is brought to you by Polestar. It\u2019s time to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. That is why Polestar combines electric driving with cutting-edge design and thrilling performance.<\/span><\/i> Find out how<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Published December 15, 2020 \u2014 11:40 UTC <\/p>\n
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