The driver clearly should not use the phone when operating the vehicle. But in situations where you are safely pulled over and need to access your mobile device, Google has made things easier.
Launched from Digital Trends page Monday (19/3), the company recently added an update to Android Auto that allows users swipe to unlock their smartphone while the car communication app is active.
Previously, anytime a mobile device is connected to a hands-free service, your phone is effectively incapable of doing anything (both for security reasons, but not very good for a more practical reason). With this update if it is now necessary to check the phone, you do not need to disconnect from the drive system just to get to the home screen.
After activating this new function, you will see the new car mode after unlocking the phone screen. Instead of just looking at the Android Auto logo, now also has the option to 'Swipe up to unlock'.
This means that whenever the phone is paired with Android Auto head unit, you can hit the home button after using the actual handset, and will return to this splash screen. If you swipe again, the user can return to the home screen.
Google has not yet officially announced the availability of the new feature, and it seems reasonable to not make a big fuss of its functionality. However, some of the reasons behind Android Auto and Car Mode are reducing uninterrupted drives because it makes it impossible to actually use a smartphone while driving. Of course, it also creates inconvenience in emergency situations, whereas you really need to access the phone.
Launched from Digital Trends page Monday (19/3), the company recently added an update to Android Auto that allows users swipe to unlock their smartphone while the car communication app is active.
Previously, anytime a mobile device is connected to a hands-free service, your phone is effectively incapable of doing anything (both for security reasons, but not very good for a more practical reason). With this update if it is now necessary to check the phone, you do not need to disconnect from the drive system just to get to the home screen.
After activating this new function, you will see the new car mode after unlocking the phone screen. Instead of just looking at the Android Auto logo, now also has the option to 'Swipe up to unlock'.
This means that whenever the phone is paired with Android Auto head unit, you can hit the home button after using the actual handset, and will return to this splash screen. If you swipe again, the user can return to the home screen.
Google has not yet officially announced the availability of the new feature, and it seems reasonable to not make a big fuss of its functionality. However, some of the reasons behind Android Auto and Car Mode are reducing uninterrupted drives because it makes it impossible to actually use a smartphone while driving. Of course, it also creates inconvenience in emergency situations, whereas you really need to access the phone.
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