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Android Auto apps must work seamlessly with the three types of user input typically supported in cars. These input types include the following:
- Capacitive touchscreens, which work like most phone touchscreens
- Resistive touchscreens, which can detect taps and some touch gestures
- Rotary controls, which move focus to one control at a time
Some manufacturers choose to include both rotary controls and either capacitive or resistive touchscreens in their cars.
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Last updated 2024-07-23 UTC.
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