ZDNET Picks 5 Android Auto Apps That Cut Distraction and Add Driving Utility
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Updated · ZDNet · Oct 25
ZDNET Picks 5 Android Auto Apps That Cut Distraction and Add Driving Utility
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Oct 25
Summary
ZDNET highlighted five Android Auto apps it says add the most value beyond the platform’s built-in navigation and media controls.
Fuelio led the list for showing nearby gas stations and prices—saving about 10 cents a gallon—while also tracking mileage, fuel costs, and service history.
Pocket Casts and SpotHero were recommended for in-car convenience: one for cleaner podcast playback, the other for pulling up parking reservations and navigating to booked spots.
Weather & Radar and GameSnacks rounded out the picks, offering live radar alongside maps for severe-weather awareness and simple touchscreen games for waiting in the car.
ZDNET said setup is minimal because Android Auto-compatible apps only need to be installed on the phone, and it gave PlugShare an honorable mention for EV charging.