Are smartphones the best things ever to happen to driving, or the worst? On one hand, they’re fantastic navigation aids, helping us not just plan routes but also discover new destinations. But all the connectivity they offer can also be hugely distracting, putting drivers and pedestrians alike at risk. Integrated car systems like Android Auto are designed to help safely cross those streams, giving drivers access to key features while not being excessively distracting.
In a new video, Google’s Nat and Lo show just how the engineers behind Android Auto stay on the right side of that balancing act.
