Spotify is busting free of CarPlay with the launch of its first native car app
Summary
Spotify has released a standalone in-car application designed for vehicles running on Google's Android Automotive operating system. The native software operates directly on the automobile infotainment hardware without requiring a smartphone connection. The rollout begins in select Audi models.
Spotify announced Wednesday the launch of its next-generation, fully native in-car app, built directly on Google's Android Automotive operating system. The standalone app, which is launching today in select Audi models, runs directly on the vehicle's infotainment hardware - eliminating the need for phone tethering, Bluetooth connections, or aux cables. It's the clearest sign yet that Spotify is ready to…
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