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What are the best car apps for a smartphone?
By Product Expert | Posted in FAQs, Tips & Tricks on Monday, October 16th, 2017 at 7:25 pm
4 Best Automotive Apps in 2017
These days, the difference between your smartphone and your infotainment system is becoming blurry. Many automakers, Nissan included, now offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. What does this mean for you? Essentially, common apps like Pandora or iHeartRadio are now ones you can access right on your touchscreen. Voice commands also frequently allow you to answer calls or listen to the content of text messages. If you’re not driving the latest Nissan model, you won’t have access to this latest technology. So here are the 4 best automotive apps available in 2017 to help give you that modern driving experience even in an older car.
Car apps to make your life easier
We’re sure you’re already aware of the navigation and music apps that come pre-installed on most modern smartphones. Working with the assumption that you don’t need to be told how to use these, or what their benefits are, here are some automotive apps that you’ll want to download.
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- Waze: Though this app is another navigation one, it’s unique in its real-time influence. Other users enter data such as traffic, accidents and even just objects on the road so you know when to take a detour. It’s the social element that makes it unique and quick to update. You can also use it to quickly update friends on where you are, if desired.
- iOnRoad: Didn’t think driver assistance features could be found on your phone? This app has mixed reviews, so let us know if it works for you. The purpose is essentially to use the camera of your smartphone to track following distance, speed and even lane departure. It can’t break for you, but it can give you warnings to help avoid collisions.
- Nexar: This app effectively turns your smartphone into a dashcam. If you’re the type who has been considering recording all incidents in case of an accident, you no longer need a separate unit. Video is saved to cloud storage so it doesn’t take up precious phone storage. Rumor has it the app may even detect license plates in the future and warn you if you run into the same driver again.
- GasBuddy: We’re happy to say that gas prices haven’t been as crazy recently as they used to be, but you’ll still enjoy this phone app if you’re trying to pinch pennies. Essentially, it tells you where to find the lowest gas prices in the area with the addresses of the specific gas stations.
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There are plenty of other fantastic car apps out there, including ones that will help you track automotive repairs or even turn your phone into an on-board diagnostics device. What’s your favorite automotive app? Share your thoughts with a comment here at the Glendale Nissan Blog.
