Gaana launches an app for Android Auto

Android Auto users will now be able to stream music non-stop using the Gaana app. The app is also claimed to have become first Indian music streaming app to integrate with Google's Android Auto platform.

Gaana users can easily access their playlist from the Android Auto app. They can also use voice commands to initiate the Gaana application in their Android Auto compatible automobiles and even search for other songs.

"Music is the biggest stress buster when driving, but access to just the right song or station, while simultaneously dodging traffic is not just frustrating, but downright dangerous. Gaana has brought the solution with its Android Auto integration. Allowing you access to your favorite music in a safe and delightful driver-friendly interface - So you can keep your eyes on the road and your hands up on the wheel," says Prashan Agarwal, COO, Gaana.

Recently, Gaana updated its Android app with support for 9 Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Punjabi, and Bhojpuri. Before this the app's interface is was available only in English.

Post update, users will be able to select their preferred languages when opening the app for the first time. For existing users, the option to change the language can be found via 'language preferences' option in the app's settings menu.

"Gaana's mission has always been to bring the best music experience to all of India. Gaana reaches over 25 million consumers, but is now finally usable for hundreds of millions of Indians who can't read English. This is one of multiple initiatives by us to provide value to all Indians across India and the world." said Gaana COO Prashan Agarwal at the time of the announcement.