TECH - Android Auto Has A New Parking Policy: Apps Get Locked Until You Are Parked | Benzinga
In an effort to promote safer driving, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Android Auto has launched an update restricting access to certain apps while the vehicle is in motion.
What Happened: As reported by Tom’s Guide, the recently refreshed Android Auto version 11.4 will now alert users about the apps that can be used only when the car is parked. A small “P” icon will appear at the bottom right corner of such apps on the homepage, with gaming and video streaming apps reportedly exhibiting this icon more often.
This update comes in response to users previously reporting problems with Android Auto limiting access to specific apps unless parked or falsely identifying the vehicle as in motion. This new feature is anticipated to clarify the app limitations for users while driving, thereby preventing unnecessary attempts to access restricted apps.
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