Google has been rather reserved as far as Android Auto was concerned, allowing only some apps to support the system. The search giant has also made sure that every app in Android Auto followed the same template so that all users experienced the same.
But one of the things that bugged users for a while is the interaction limit within Google Play Music on Android Auto. They could only interact with the user interface with six taps at a time, including browsing through a playlist, skipping music, and other commands of the sort.
In today’s update for Android Auto, that limitation has been removed at least for Google Play Music. It’s possible that other media and music apps for Android Auto will also be updated sometime in the future.
It’s noteworthy to mention that the interaction limit is not completely gone. What happened is that Google has tweaked the limit to make it disappear when the car is in Park mode. So don’t be surprised if the interaction limit still exists when you are in Driving mode.
Some users might not know that even third-party head units can detect whether you are in Park or not. For example, the Pioneer AVH-4100NEX won’t allow you to use Android Auto if you are not in Park.
While this might be frustrating, it makes sense. Drivers should not be playing around with their phones when you’re driving. Google helps you to keep your eyes on the road for your own safety behind the wheel.
The Android Auto update was rolled out today, as Google also expanded the list of countries where the system has started being available.
India and 17 other countries (including, Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador Guatemala, Russia, Venezuela, and others) can now download Android Auto from Google Play Store.
Not much else has changed with the new update, and it’s a bit strange that the interaction limit has only been lifted for Google Play Music. Spotify, Pocket Casts or other apps have remained the same, so we’ll have to wait and see if Google will roll it out to other apps.
Why strange, you ask? Because the change is part of an Android Auto update, no a Google Play Music update, so users expected some improvements across more apps.
Either way, it’s great to see that Google is really invested in working on Android Auto to make it better and better with each update.
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