Android Auto 2.2

[gadgetfan]

Just noticed that AA 2.2 is now out. Saw on another site that the two noticeable changes seem to be the ability to swipe away notifications and the ability to block messaging notifications. Has anyone seen any other changes? Haven't had a chance to check it out myself yet.

 

[andrew.harris]

Connecting stability I would say is another thing. I can now connect to my car first time every time.

 

[foxbat121]

installed two days ago. Can't say I noticed much differences. My car system is non-touch screen, so the new swipe feature is useless on it.

 

[itinj6]

Was hoping they got rid of the limited scrolling... Oh well

 

[andrew.harris]

Mandatory for road safety. Can't see it ever going unfortunately.

 

[itinj6]

Mandatory for road safety. Can't see it ever going unfortunately.

I get it, safety but my car has a scroll wheel so it doesn't really require me to stare at the screen. It's not mandated by law, only the good idea fairies over at Google. My car's Sirius allows me to infinitely scroll through radio stations and contacts from my phone. I think they're trying too hard to be too safe. I understand the whole texting and driving thing where your attention becomes undivided. Does Apple Carplay also have that safety feature?

 

[andrew.harris]

I get it, safety but my car has a scroll wheel so it doesn't really require me to stare at the screen. It's not mandated by law, only the good idea fairies over at Google. My car's Sirius allows me to infinitely scroll through radio stations and contacts from my phone. I think they're trying too hard to be too safe. I understand the whole texting and driving thing where your attention becomes undivided. Does Apple Carplay also have that safety feature?

True.

 

[andrew.harris]

Interestingly, in total contradiction, maps allows you to type in a destination while the car is moving. Gotta love consistency!

 

[itinj6]

Interestingly, in total contradiction, maps allows you to type in a destination while the car is moving. Gotta love consistency!

Interesting. Haven't tried that yet.

On a side note, my AA voice is hanging a lot to the point of being annoying. I would listen to a text, reply to the text, then when it asks me to send, AA would stop listening. So I'd have to cancel voice commands, then go through the motions again, sometimes more than a second time. I'm running a Pixel connected to a 2017 Audi A6. Anyone else have this issue or know if it's AA or the car causing it?

 

[andrew.harris]

I've had the same issue but the latest beta seemed to have fixed that.

 

[itinj6]

Was hoping for the new version to fix it but no dice

 

[andrew.harris]

What version are you on? I am 2.2.710804.

 

[itinj6]

What version are you on? I am 2.2.710804.

Same