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Thanks to Android Auto, your phone can be one of your most useful road trip tools, handling your navigation, your entertainment along the way, and more.
Apps like Google Maps and Spotify get most of the attention, but they're far from the only apps you need for your next road trip. Some of these will save you money, some will save you time, some just make your drive a little easier, but all of them will have you wondering how you ever road-tripped without them.
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Here's a look at the four best Android Auto apps for your next road trip, plus a bonus recommendation that's not Android Auto-compatible but is absolutely worth a download.
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MyRadar: You probably have your favorite weather app, and it might give you pretty reliable forecasts. But nothing slows down a road trip like stormy weather, and MyRadar is one of my favorite picks for keeping an eye on dark clouds ahead.
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This app gives you real-time radar information that lets you see where storms are, and where they're headed, helping you decide if it's a good time to head to lunch or if the storm is going to pass by.
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