AutoMate brings Android Auto like functionality to your phone and tablet
Android Auto is one of the most talked about areas w.r.t the OS. Android Auto is designed to provide users a very simple interface to interact with in-car entertainment system and minimize distraction and was designed with safety in mind. The problem though is that this is meant to be preloaded in ‘select’ in car entertainment systems. We may see 3rd party ICE devices to come with this but expect them to cost a bomb. For those who want to have Android Auto like interface and featues on the smartphone can give AutoMate application a try. To do beta test, you have to login to Google Plus, head to this page and subscribe to the community, open the beta test link, register as beta tester and you will be able to download the applicaion from Play Store. Instead you can directly download the apk from here.
AutoMate features:
• Maps and Places – Easily search for directions and launch your favourite navigation app for turn-by-turn directions. Search for nearby places like gas stations and restaurants, with one click.
• Phone and Messaging – Send texts, search contacts, and make calls through voice input, read texts out loud
• Contextual Information – Receive weather updates, see recent searches, call history, music, and more
• Media Control – Navigate through many popular media apps using buttons, swiping, or voice
• Shortcuts – Keep your favourite apps at your fingertips
