Android Auto now has a desktop emulator for developers

Developers who want to make Android apps for cars now have a better way to visualize them. The Android Auto team has announced an emulator they’re calling Desktop Head Unit (DHU). Much like an Android Auto head unit in a car, the DHU lets developers plug an Android handset into a computer to get a clear idea of what is going on with their Android Auto app. Once plugged in, the phone will go dormant while the DHU takes over — just like it would in the car. To download the DHU, head over to the Android SDK manager. In Extras,…

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