Six Android Auto apps that make driving easier

Android Auto is more than navigation and media; hundreds of compatible apps expand its usefulness. Using car-enabled versions of familiar apps cuts distraction, and you only need to download them to your phone and connect. Fuelio shows nearby gas stations and current prices, helping you find the closest station in an emergency or save a few cents a gallon.

It also lets you log mileage, fuel costs, and service and repair records. Pocket Casts is a clean, capable podcast player with silence-trimming and a reliable queue feature. SpotHero helps locate parking spots and view reservations on your car’s screen, then navigate to your spot or open a pass on your phone.

Weather & Radar can display live radar on the car screen, useful on road trips to check whether storms will pass or if you should stop early, and it can show a side-by-side view with Google Maps or Waze. GameSnacks, a built-in app, offers simple touchscreen games that kids (and adults) can play while waiting in the car without in-app traps.

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