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Five Surprising Android Auto Apps to Boost Your Drive

March 09, 2026 • Greg Doig • Season 8 • Episode 16

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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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You're probably not using Android Audio to its full potential. Welcome back, tech enthusiasts. I'm your host, Greg Doig. Let's talk about 5 apps you didn't realize work great in your car, or maybe some of you did, but here we go. First up, WhatsApp new messages pop up on your screen. They can get read aloud and you can reply just by talking. No looking down, no risky texting. And yes, Apple Music works on Android Auto. All your playlists and library right on the dash, even if you're deep in the Android ecosystem. And if you're picky about sound, TIDAL— that's T-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 and audiobooks. Pick up your audiobook exactly where you left off at home and turn traffic into storytime. And for news junkies, NPR on Android Auto gives you live radio, news, and podcasts without touching your phone. So yeah, Android Auto is way more than maps and one music app. So yeah, Android Auto is way more than maps and one music app. Once again, thanks for tuning in and listening, and we'll talk to you soon.