 Android has been on our computers, phones, and tablets for some time, but now it's riding shotgun. This is Android Auto. For many of us, cars are an integral and essential part of life, but they remain disconnected from our other devices and our digital lives. Android Auto provides the same experience users have been accustomed to on their mobile devices but redesigned for the car. It heavily incorporates Google Now to help make driving more convenient. The system gives you quick, voice-based access to Google Maps navigation, text messaging, and apps like Google Play Music. Android Auto is also fully compatible with the dials, knobs, and buttons on your dashboard and steering wheel. Google is encouraging developers to get in early, and it's already rounded up partners including Spotify, Pandora, MLB.TV, Stitcher, and Pocket Casts. So far, over 40 automakers have joined Google's Open Automotive Alliance, with a promise to bring the first Android Auto cars to the road later this year. Google's car ambitions are rooted in Android L, the latest version of its mobile operating system. From phones and wearables to TVs and cars, this is all part of the company's mission to build a seamless experience across every device in your life.