Google launches quiz on its products and clarifies Android Auto vs. Android Automotive

A tech quiz invites readers to test their knowledge of Google’s extensive portfolio, covering the company’s search engine origins, its range of apps, gadgets and services under Alphabet. The quiz contains 15 questions that move from basic to challenging topics about Google’s products.

An accompanying article explains five major differences between Android Auto and Android Automotive. Android Auto mirrors a smartphone onto a car’s display and requires the phone to function, while Android Automotive is a full‑operating system built into the vehicle and can run independently, even controlling climate and other car functions. The piece also notes that Android Automotive may or may not include Google Automotive Services such as Maps and the Play Store, depending on the manufacturer.