Samsung is said to be crafting “Auto DeX,” a substitute for Android Auto, which may prove advantageous for nations lacking Android Auto support. This functionality is intended to operate with or without a car’s dashboard, granting users flexibility. An insider disclosed that “Auto DeX” could accommodate more than 8,500 car models from over 120 brands. The user interface features an off-center application display, a “Brief” tile, a music application, and two application bars, echoing Samsung’s One UI. Although it is still in the initial stages of development, “Auto DeX” might be usable on smartphones, even if neither the vehicle nor the phone has official backing for it. This project aligns with Samsung’s ongoing efforts to create alternatives to current Android capabilities, such as its earthquake alerts. While the functionality has not entered internal testing yet, it is likened to Google’s phased-out Android Auto for phone screens, implying a similar operational aspect. The prospect of “Auto DeX” being available outside of China is still unclear, but it could serve as a practical solution for users in areas without Android Auto.
