Five Surprising Android Auto Apps to Boost Your Drive

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Welcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, Greg Doig dives into five surprising Android Auto apps that can seriously upgrade your driving experience. From communicating hands-free with WhatsApp, streaming your favorite playlists on Apple Music—even as an Android user—to embracing high-quality sound with TIDAL, this episode has you covered. Plus, discover how Google Play Books turns your commute into storytime and how NPR keeps you up-to-date with news and podcasts, all without risking distracted driving. If you thought Android Auto was just about maps and a single music app, get ready to be surprised!

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Episode Transcript

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You're probably not using Android Audio to its full potential.
Welcome back, tech enthusiasts. I'm your host, Greg Doig. Let's talkabout 5 apps you didn't realize work great in your car, or maybe some
of you did, but here we go. First up, WhatsApp newmessages pop up on your screen. They can get read aloud and
you can reply just by talking. No looking down, norisky texting. And yes, Apple Music works on

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Android Auto. All your playlists and library right on thedash, even if you're deep in the Android ecosystem.
And if you're picky about sound, TIDAL— that'sT-I-D-A-L— is your move. High-quality audio
that actually lets your car speaker flex a little.
Going on a long commute? We'll open Google Play Books andaudiobooks. Pick up your audiobook exactly where you left

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off at home and turn traffic into storytime. Andfor news junkies, NPR on Android Auto gives
you live radio, news, and podcasts without touchingyour phone. So yeah, Android Auto is way more
than maps and one music app. So yeah, Android Autois way more than maps and one music app. Once again,

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thanks for tuning in and listening, and we'll talk to you soon.