AutoAndroid Auto is getting an excellent free update drivers will loveThe new feature aims to improve safety, letting you keep your eyes on the road for longerWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
AutoAndroid Auto is getting an excellent free update drivers will loveThe new feature aims to improve safety, letting you keep your eyes on the road for longerWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The new feature aims to improve safety, letting you keep your eyes on the road for longer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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(Image credit: Google)
It was announced months ago but a new feature is finally available forAndroid Autowhich lets drivers reply to messages with a quick tap of the display. It will no doubt come as a relief to users who dislike usingGoogleAssistant voice control.
Quick Replies was originallyannounced at the end of last year, alongside automatic launching, a digital car key, and anAmazonMusic app. These features were slated as ‘coming soon’.
Up until today, the only way to reply to messages in Android Auto was to use voice control, dictating messages to Google Assistant. I find this useful as it allows me to reply to messages without taking my eyes off the road, but it’s not an ideal solution, as Google Assistant can sometimes mishear what’s been said – especially if you have a strong accent.
Now Android Auto will offer a few contextually relevant responses and allow you to choose them with a quick tap of your car’s infotainment display. It’s similar to how Smart Replies work on Android and Gmail.
Android Auto will offer at least one suggested reply and range in length from three words down to a single emoji.
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It’s worth noting that, even if you’re parked, Android Auto doesn’t give you an option to type out a reply on-screen – instead you can use your smartphone – which is probably faster anyway.
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