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Figure 1. Create apps.
Car screens provide a unique way for apps to reach drivers and passengers during
their daily journeys – both while driving and when parked. With Android for
Cars, developers can deliver app experiences in two ways:
Downloaded directly into vehicles through Google Play into the
fast-growing realm of vehicles from top brands with Google built-in
(Android Automotive OS plus Google Automotive
Services)
App experiences can center around driving, with a UI designed to minimize
distraction. Or, they can focus on parked and passenger scenarios that take
advantage of large (or multiple) screens in cars with Google built in.
This section provides UX guidance for creating in-vehicle experiences in a range
of app categories, from media and video to navigation and point-of-interest.
Get Started
Learn the basics about creating various app types:
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