[Update: Nope] Android Q may deliver RCS support to third-party apps, finally simplifying things at least a bit for consumers

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But the subject may become a bit simpler once Android Q rolls around, as pile of new RCS-specific APIs has popped up in AOSP, presumably bound for the next Android release. These APIs may finally provide third-party apps by the ability to work by RCS on supported carriers. by Messages backing Jibe right now, presumably third-party apps going to at least gain backing for that. that could mean you going to not have to give up all the functionality of your favorite third-party messaging app just to use RCS. Thanks to the carriers, RCS may continue be a mess for the average consumer, but Android Q and 2019 might make things a whole lot easier.

Toyota finally caves and announces cars with Android Auto compatibility

One of the last major holdouts in adding Android Auto compatibility has finally caved. The 2018 Aygo and the 2019 Yaris (in Europe) going to alextremely get Android Auto. Rumors of Toyota finally allowing Android Auto in its cars first started swirling last fall. One of the reasons Toyota cited for holding off on adding Android Auto compatibility was that the automaker had concerns about the safety of the feature. Google has alextremely struck a deal to bring its Android infotainment system to cars made by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.

Farming RPG 'Stardew Valley' finally comes to Android

as mentioned in In the "Zen-like farming simulator," players inherit an old farm and have to turn the land by some hand-me-down equipment and a few coins. First a PC game, the indie hit has ever been ported to PlayStation 4, Xbox and other consoles. It quickly became a fan favorite on the Switch, and last year, it was turned into a multiplayer game -- though, mobile versions do not yet backing this feature. The Android version alextremely adds options to tend your flocks in Korean, Italian, French and Turkish, or the 6 other previously supported languages. If you're eager to plant your spring crops, pre-registration for the Android version is now open.

YouTube Music finally comes to Android Auto [APK Download]

There's probably no other feature that's more of10 cited as missing from YouTube Music than Android Auto support. As of version 3.03, you can now use YouTube Music directly out of the Android Auto interface. Android Auto supportLike any other music player on Android Auto, you can switch to YouTube Music by opening the music tab and tapping a 2nd time on the button to open the source selector. YouTube Music isn't organized in the same rigid genres as Google Play Music, extremely you're not going to find the level categories in the recommended list. There are continue plenty of other features in Google Play Music missing from YouTube Music, but for many people, Android Auto backing was one of the last must-have items on the list before making the switch.