INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
We knew it was coming, and now it's here, for a selected number of handsets at least: Android Auto is going wireless, provided you have a
compatible head unit installed in your car and a phone with the Pixel or Nexus name attached.Up until now you've had to plug your Android
phone into the head unit with a cable in order to enjoy everything that Android Auto has to offer – quite a major restriction in this age
of wireless connectivity.If you've got a Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P phone, everything should happen wireless
and automatically once you power up your car, as per a message from Google
You can even leave your phone in your pocket or your bag.One step at a timeHeadsets that support this kind of functionality are already
available from the likes of Kenwood and JVC, with more to follow
It won't work with every Android Auto car unit – and Google says the feature has only been enabled in North America so far.Even with those
caveats, and limited device support, it's encouraging to see Android Auto finally go wireless
It's a pity that none of the Pixel or Nexus phones support wireless charging, as then you really good set your phone up on a mount and
forget about it, but one step at a timeWith the Google I/O developer conference scheduled for May, we may well hear more about Google's
plans for its in-car entertainment solution
If you don't have a compatible head unit in your car, you can run Android Auto on your phone as an app.Via The Verge
