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Android Auto now shows apps that only work when your car is parked

No more last-minute surprises! These apps get a small "P" on top of their icon, letting you know they're unavailable while moving.

GoogleIf you use Android Auto in your vehicle, you've probably run across a situation where you tried to use an app only to receive an error message that it can't be used while driving. That should happen a lot less frequently going forward, as Android Auto now clearly marks apps that are "parked only," letting you know before you fire them up. Perhaps the most well-known of these apps is Google's own GameSnacks, which offers "bite-sized games in cars" that are designed to be played on a vehicle's infotainment screen.

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