Android Auto has received many improvements lately, including games, but even so there are users who have been waiting for a feature for a long time.
One of the features that should be added as soon as possible, according to many users, is support for portrait mode in cars where manufacturers install vertical screens.
By default, Android Auto runs in landscape mode, and while it can run on a portrait screen, its interface is generally centered as the app cannot make the most of available screen space unless Google works specifically with the manufacturer for this. happen.
Android Play uses only half the screen
Several Subaru owners are complaining about everything in the google forums, and many say they are willing to switch to Apple’s CarPlay. supports a portrait mode), unless Google finds a way to work with automakers more efficiently in this regard.
CarPlay uses all available screen area
“I’m considering switching to Apple for that very reason. Google Maps can still be used in CarPlay and is much easier to view than tiny Google Maps via Android Auto »says someone on the forums.
«I can’t agree more, what makes more sense? Spend $1,000 on a competitor’s phone or buy another $40,000 vehicle with a landscape screen instead of portrait? Or should Google take action and resolve the issue? It sounds very simple…«, Comments another.
Some users have contacted car manufacturers, but in most cases they have been told that Google needs to enable it. Thus, users are stuck with no response and no function they want.