Android Auto becomes available in 18 new countries, including Russia and Brazil

Google has announced that Android Auto, its dashboard infotainment system, will now be available in 18 new countries around the world, including a few major markets like Russia and Brazil.

In a tweet using flag emoji to describe its largest expansion yet, Google has announced via its Android Twitter account that Android Auto is now available in 18 new countries, bringing the total number up from 11 to 29. Android Auto is Google's in-car information and entertainment center, using an Android phone to control navigation and music.

Previously, Android Auto had only been available in the original countries it launched in: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States. The latest expansion brings some major markets, including India, Brazil, and Russia.

Full speed ahead. ? #AndroidAuto is now available in 18 new countries: ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? , plus ?? too!
— Android (@Android) April 4, 2016

The full list of new Android Auto entrants is Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, India, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Russia, Switzerland, Uruguay, and Venezuela, but it is much more fun to play "guess the flag" with Google's tweet.

Source: Google