Transform your Android car's head unit with Car Penguin, the ultimate driving companion. This app replaces your default launcher, bringing essential features to the forefront for a smoother, safer journey. Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for drivers, offering seamless access to maps and navigation, music and media playback, phone contacts, and much more. Car Penguin boasts multilingual support, customizable themes, and flexible layout options.
Key Features:
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Personalized Dashboard: Quickly access vital functions via a customizable dashboard, arranging layout and content to your preferences. Note: Each page offers its own menu (accessible via the hamburger icon).
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Robust Navigation: Utilize Google Maps for real-time location, address display, and traffic information. Customize map themes and layouts. Search for points of interest, save locations for future trips, and enjoy turn-by-turn navigation with detailed statistics and trip logging.
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Integrated Media Player: Enjoy local audio and video files with a built-in media player featuring album lists and quick access to other apps. Integrate popular media services as widgets on the dashboard or toggle bar.
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Seamless Smartphone Connectivity: Access and manage contacts, make calls using the system dialer, or transfer calls via Bluetooth. Bluetooth call transfer, call log syncing, and SMS functionality require the free Car Penguin Server app (available at carpenguin.com).
Additional Features:
- Display car graphics/photos and device information.
- Access weather updates.
- Browse and create app shortcuts.
- Utilize a screen saver.
- Record sound.
- View speedometer readings.
- Access your calendar.
- Adjust volume based on speed.
- Receive notifications and speed warnings.