
As a result, automatically launching Google Maps helps drivers, as most would run the app manually anyway.

Most drivers use the navigation on Android Auto, and the company probably has enough data to support this approach. In theory, Google’s way to go seems logical. The application automatically loads the navigation software installed on the device because that’s typically the preferred choice in the car. Regardless of the approach used by the carmaker, Google wanted Android Auto to immediately bring essential apps into focus.

As such, the app’s icon shows up on the display, and tapping it allows it to run normally.

Depending on the car, this behavior could be slightly different, as some vehicles enforced special policies to require drivers to manually launch Android Auto.
