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Report: Android Auto is being used by fewer drivers, but YouTube Music is a hit in the car (9to5google.com)
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According to a new report, YouTube Music is a hit among drivers, but fewer are using Android Auto compared to the year prior.

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[–] Hominy_Hank@lemmy.world 2 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

What is the alternative for Android Auto then?

[–] Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 10 hours ago

The report says that Android Auto is being used by 7% fewer drivers year-over-year while Apple’s CarPlay grew by 2%. That drop likely comes a combination of users who switched their phones from Android to iPhone, as well as those who may have upgraded to a vehicle where they no longer use Android Auto.

Sounds like most of it is manufacturers dropping support.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I recently leased an EV and in it I use the built-in system because it automatically finds and reserves charge stations along my route. The interface is also nicer than Android Auto.

I also recently got to drive a loaner Mercedes EV and the built-in, AR enhanced nav system blows Google Maps away for city driving.

That only applies to EVs though. I use Android Auto everywhere else.