The possibilities of managing a thousand and one aspects of our car trips with the help of Android Auto do not stop growing. One of the latest applications that arrive to further improve our driving experience is MyRadar, the app for Android Auto that reports on the weather.
Launched just a few days ago, this application has been designed to be a radar-focused weather reference reference. Among other things, it is capable of issuing local weather forecasts or sending automatic notifications about changing weather conditions. In addition, it is also compatible with Wear OS
What is MyRadar?
Over 35 million downloads worldwide, it can be said without fear of being wrong that MyRadar is a successful application. Part of its great popularity is due to the fact that it is very easy to use and offers really useful information regarding meteorology and weather forecasting. It is true that there are other similar apps, but this one is slightly above the rest.
Its main screen shows us an animated weather radar relative to our current location. Thus, with a simple glance, we will be able to see what the weather will be like in the coming days. The information is completely reliable, since the data offered is processed directly from that provided by the NOAA (United States National Weather Service) weather radar, which studies all corners of the planet.
The result is a presentation of this data in a clearer and more precise way, and also completely updated. One of the great advantages of MyRadar is that it is easy to move around its map, expanding and reducing it according to what we need. For aviation fans there is a layer offering the ability to overlay a flight plan over the map. Other interesting options are their weather warning and alert services, among other things.
These are the download links for Android and iOS:
MyRadar, now also in the car
The big news this month of February is that the MyRadar app now offers support for Android Auto (and also for Apple CarPlay). It is true that there are some users who have shown their skepticism towards such an idea, wondering what real advantages it can bring.
Although there would be many ways to answer this question, perhaps the clearest is the one that the app itself offers us, presenting its “RouteCast” function. In general terms, it can be said that this function combines the advantages of a standard GPS with those of a weather app. In this way, not only does it indicate the route to follow, but it also offers us useful information in the form of alerts and forecasts about the weather conditions along the route we have selected.
If you still have it integrated into your car's on-board computer, we will tell you more about it. Android Auto, a great smart travel companion. A total assistant to help us focus on driving, maintaining communication and with interesting entertainment options. Among its plus points is its simple interface, with large buttons and good response to efficient voice actions.
Other practical applications for Android Auto
In addition to this, with Android Auto you will have access to many apps which you will be able to find very useful: music, news, etc. In addition to MyRadar, these are some of the best, ordered by theme:
Navigation
Google Maps. Surely it is already integrated into the applications of your Android mobile. Google Maps is a classic and offers useful functions such as maps, location of places of interest, traffic alerts, etc. In addition, its interface is perfectly adapted to Android Auto.
Waze It is the great alternative to Google Maps, more focused on traffic. Its large community of users is responsible for keeping the app constantly updated thanks to their contributions. In this way, we are always informed of possible route changes, road works or any other circumstance that Google Maps sometimes overlooks.
Music and audio
Spotify, the famous streaming music service, has full integration with Google Maps and Waze. In addition to music, it also offers an interesting range of podcasts to listen to while we are driving.
In the car you don't just listen to music, but also audiobooks and podcasts. In this sense, Audible It is a great option. This Amazon service usually launches regular offers to try its catalog completely free for a period of time. It's worth a try.
Messenger service
WhatsApp is a must from our list. With this app on Android Auto, we will be able to send and receive text and audio messages from the car, always without losing attention to the road, of course.
We can also include Skype or Whatsapp in Android Audio, to make video calls while driving.