Android Auto Adds Parked Only Badge for Apps Blocked While Driving
• Android Auto starts labeling apps that only work when the car is parked with a "P" badge on the icon. This includes browsers, games, and video apps.
• Android Auto and Android Automotive OS disable many app functions while driving for safety, but don't utilize parked mode enough.
• Teslas allow gaming when parked, but Android cars lack functionality even when stopped. AAOS knows the parking/driving status but doesn't adapt well.
• Google is adding more parked-only apps like a full Chrome browser and video apps, but availability is still limited.
• There is hope that Android Automotive OS can gain more "Android" power and utility when not driving, but progress has been very slow so far.