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'.
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'.
