Navigator application for a novice driver. Ten useful mobile apps for drivers

1. Checking traffic police fines by car license plate number and registration certificate number.
2. Checking the car against the search database, as well as prohibitions and restrictions on registration actions in the traffic police, is carried out by VIN, body or chassis number.
3. Driver's license check. Searching for information about an issued driver's license with subsequent verification of its owner for deprivation of the right to drive vehicles.

Link to Google Play

Rating: 4.6
This application informs drivers about new changes in traffic rules and fines for violating them. The application contains many useful reference books for drivers: a directory of region codes, codes of red and black numbers, current texts of traffic rules of the Russian Federation and the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, other useful regulations, methods of protection against deprivation of rights, a breathalyzer, the ability to online check fines, the validity of the MTPL policy and the availability licenses from an insurance company.


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MapcamDroid

Rating: 4.6
The program warns the driver about radars, speed cameras, traffic police ambushes and potentially dangerous places on the road. It will remind you to comply with traffic rules and speed limits, and will help you avoid an accident or a fine.
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Rating: 4.6
Simply by traveling with Waze turned on, you can help keep traffic and traffic information up to date. You can also send reports about accidents, dangers, police and other events, as well as receive this information from others, including prices at gas stations. In addition, you can add friends, POIs, share your arrival time and trip.


Link to Google Play

Rating: 4.5
Program features:

• – Quick text and voice search by topic of violation and by article of the Code of Administrative Offenses
• – Checking unpaid traffic fines
• – List of regional codes of the Russian Federation with telephone numbers of the traffic police duty department and hotlines
• – Traffic regulations, signs and markings, information on the rules of dialogue with the inspector, provisions for admitting a vehicle to operation

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inDriver - taxi alternative

Rating: 4.4
This is not a taxi service, here the drivers themselves fight for your order and only you choose who you go with!

• - No need to call dispatchers - the absence of dispatchers significantly reduces the cost of the trip
• - Your order will be seen by the drivers closest to you, so the car delivery time is faster than usual
• - You can call the nearest driver directly
• - You can watch on the map how the driver moves towards you
• - You can watch reviews and ratings of the driver, as well as leave a review yourself after the trip

Link to Google Play

Rating: 4.4
The application is a transport tax calculator for all types of vehicles in all regions of the Russian Federation according to data for 2015. It is possible to calculate the amount of transport tax for various tax periods of 2013, 2014 and 2015.


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BlaBlaCar - Search for travel companions

Rating: 4.4
Start saving on your intercity travel. The program pairs drivers who have available seats in their cars with passengers along the way to share the cost of transportation.
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Speedometer DigiHUD

Rating: 4.2
A digital head-up display (HUD) that shows speed and other useful information on your car's windshield. The display can be switched between normal viewing and HEAD UP (HUD) projection mode, which reflects the screen of your device in the windshield of the car (most effective at night and depends on the brightness of the device).

Do you use a phone or tablet when operating your car?

07.02.2017 17:32:00

In one of the articles we looked at the question of how to move applications to a memory card.

Nowadays, those who spend a lot of time behind the wheel cannot do without useful car apps. The driver does not need to keep in mind where traffic police posts and cameras are located, when and where to wash and refuel the car, what to do in case of a conflict on the road, how not to run into a fine, and even carry a traffic rules handbook with you. All information can be obtained using a huge number of useful programs for motorists.

We will tell you what popular and useful applications exist for Android that will make the trip convenient, comfortable and can help the driver out in any situation on the road.

Free:

Automotive lawyer

OS version: Android 2.1 or later
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A program for motorists, which is a collection of legal advice on how to behave in any conflict situation on the road. The application will tell you what to do if stopped by an inspector and how to behave correctly in common cases:

• Speeding
• Intersection of double solid
• Driving into the oncoming lane
• If cars get into an accident: who is right and who is wrong?

With the help of the program, the driver will learn in which cases he can lose his license, and in which he will get off with only a fine, how to correctly draw up a protocol, including the Euro-protocol, how to behave if the car is taken to an impound lot, where to complain about the actions of the inspector , who can be suspected of exceeding his authority, how to apply for Casco and OSAGO.

MultiGO Fuel

OS version: Android 2.3.3 or later
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The MultiGO application is a detailed list of gas stations in Russia with prices, reviews and ratings. The program will tell you which gas stations have the best promotions and discounts, help you take into account fuel consumption based on kilometers traveled, call a tow truck, and even transmit location data via SMS if the driver gets lost. The program synchronizes with the Booking.com service so that the driver of the car can book the nearest motel or campsite at any time.

The program contains a complete database of fuel suppliers with information about fuel cards and loyalty programs. All gas stations are collected in a list that can be customized using filters, by prices or additional services. Gas stations are displayed on a convenient map. Using the application, the driver can independently enter or change information about price changes at a particular gas station, add new addresses and special notes, for example, about the quality of service.

Fuelio: fuel and costs

OS version: Android 4.0.3 or later
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Fuelio is a convenient application for Android that monitors fuel consumption by tracking kilometers traveled and cash expenses. The program keeps records of gas stations, statistics and mileage of the car, including for cars with two fuel systems. To calculate fuel costs, you just need to enter the make and model of your car, the amount of gasoline or diesel purchased at the gas station and the odometer reading. After this, the program will display, through a clear diagram and graph, how much fuel can be saved from one filling station to another. Using the application, you can keep track of the costs of refueling your car for a certain period.

Among the main functions of this application are:

• output of statistical charts
• work with vehicles with dual fuel systems
• maintaining detailed statistics on fuel costs
• selection of distance and fuel volume measurement units
• import and export of data to a memory card
• display of gas stations on the map

In the application, you can keep track of not only the costs of refueling, but also maintenance, insurance, and parking. All reports can be saved in text format, which may be useful for drivers on corporate cars.

TomTom Traffic cameras

OS version: Android 2.2 or later
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The application will help the car driver avoid one of the most common troubles on the road - traffic police cameras, which often appear where you do not expect them at all. The application will accurately and timely warn you about stationary and mobile speed cameras. The application is used by more than 5 million motorists, who constantly update information about new cameras and obstacles on the road.

The application keeps track of average speed and notifies the driver about slowdowns along the route, as well as about the road situation in general.

The program is available for work in 52 countries.

Tickets + traffic rules 2017 Exam 2016

OS version: Android 4.1 or later
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Simply memorizing traffic rules without specific examples is not enough. Only training will help you not only learn the rules of behavior on the road, but also understand why you need to act one way or another in a specific situation. Drivers will be greatly assisted by the Tickets+Traffic Regulations application, which will help them prepare for the driving test and will also remind them of the rules for more experienced drivers.

The application database contains a complete list of traffic rules, road signs, traffic signals, and information about police fines. In the app, the car driver will find a detailed training textbook with illustrated questions and answer options. You can study either sequentially on all issues or on individual topics.

Second Pilot

OS version: Android 2.3 or later
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The Android application becomes a real navigator and assistant for the driver. Second Pilot will promptly warn you about the traffic situation, cameras, radars and traffic police posts. All dangerous areas can be marked using GPS coordinates, to which members of the global community of motorists, which is almost 450 thousand people, will have access.

The driver himself can set the warning distance. For example, so that the application notifies about the radar 500 meters before it. Moreover, such settings can be created for both city and highway roads. You can display warnings to the driver both by text and by voice notifications. An Internet connection is not required for the application to work.

The application can run in the background so that it can be combined, for example, with a navigator map.

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Voice Speed ​​Dial

OS version: Android 1.6 or later
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Cost: 128.61 rub.

The application frees the driver's hands from the phone and allows him not to be distracted from driving the car. In order for the car owner to make a call to the subscriber, it is enough to clearly pronounce the person’s name. The application will recognize the voice, find the corresponding number by name and dial it. Starting from Android version 2.2, the application can be controlled via a bluetooth headset.

As a result, the application significantly saves the driver’s time, since the possibility of making a mistake when dialing a number disappears, and makes the road comfortable and safe.

MeteoWash - you can wash your car

OS version: Android 4.1 or later
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Cost: 35 rub.

The application will be useful for those who regularly use car wash services, but do not want to depend on the vagaries of the weather. The weather washer is synchronized with the weather informer and will tell you when in the next 16 days you can wash your car based on the weather forecast.

The application contains all the car washes in the desired city. Each car wash is marked on a detailed map indicating the phone number, address and motorist rating.

The main set of application functions is as follows:

• huge database of car washes around the world
• brief weather forecast for two weeks for 16 days
• ability to choose one of 4 color themes
• notifications about whether to wash the car today or not
• widget for smartphone desktop
• directions to the nearest car wash
• car wash map

HUD AntiRadar – Russia

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Cost: 199 rub.

The HUD Speed ​​PRO application is a digital speedometer that is projected onto the windshield of the car using a smartphone screen. In addition to the speed of the car, the application also warns about radars, cameras and traffic police posts on the road. Application developers pay attention to several important points:

1. It is better to install the program on smartphones with the brightest screen possible, so that the projection is not overexposed in sunny weather
2. Please keep in mind that the newest cameras may not be included in the application database.
3. On some smartphones, background operation of the program is not available.

Ulysses Speedometer Pro

OS version: Android 4.0 or later
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Cost: 79.99 rub.

Ulysse Speedometer Pro is a convenient digital GPS speedometer on your smartphone screen that shows the exact speed of your car. The unit of measurement can be set not only to km/h, but also to miles and even knots. The indicator can be displayed on top of other windows and set to a convenient position on the screen. In the application, you can set several speed corridors, in which case the program will notify you with a sound signal if the speed is exceeded.

In the application, in addition to the speedometer, you can configure an accurate GPS compass, altimeter, display of air temperature and altitude above sea level. The driver can calculate the distance, start and end times of the trip, and also enter the required coordinates and route. The application runs in the background and can also display the necessary information in the status bar.

If you are interested, you can read the article where we reviewed the main

Practice shows that now it is better not to go on the road without a smartphone. He will tell you the route, save you from a fine, and help you call for help. Don't believe me? See for yourself. We will tell you about the most useful applications for drivers.

VIN check of car code through the traffic police and traffic police database

Not only people, but also machines have skeletons in their closets. The program will help you find out, if not all the ins and outs of a car, then at least a small part of its past. By scanning the VIN code of the model you are interested in on your phone, you will have its history in the palm of your hand. Is the car pledged to the bank, are there court restrictions on it, is it listed as stolen? All information is reliable, from the official traffic police databases. And most importantly, it will always help if you decide to buy a used car.

Name: VIN check of car code through the traffic police and traffic police database
Price: 15 rub.
Developer: Nikolay Zakharov
Link: Install

MultiGo Fuel

The gasoline needle is approaching zero, but you can’t see a single gas station nearby? Open the app and it will tell you where the nearest gas station is, the exact distance to it and even the cost of fuel. Color display of prices will indicate the most advantageous offers. In addition, the user will always be aware of additional services: is there a minimarket, car service, car wash nearby, is Wi-Fi working, what are the methods of paying for fuel, etc.

FRAMEWORK Roadside assistance

This is truly an indispensable application for all motorists. In one click, it allows you to receive any technical and legal assistance on the road, as well as call a tow truck if necessary. Did you have a problem or get into an accident? Just press the call button through the mobile application, and in a minute the operator will contact you. Describe the problem and they will help you right away. Whether it’s changing tires, delivering fuel, towing, consulting with a car lawyer, or something else. All user coordinates are read automatically via GPS, which means you will definitely receive support, even if you are away from home and do not know your exact location. By the way, the application works not only in Russia, but also in Europe, which, you see, is very convenient. The program is easy to use and will be understandable to every driver.

Rain, snow, fog, poor visibility are no longer reasons to postpone your trip. The application will help you create an accurate route anywhere in the world and get to the right place without being distracted from the road. Hudway is a navigator that projects an image onto the windshield. To do this, just place it on the front panel. In addition to the projection of the road itself, additional information will be displayed on the glass: current speed and distance to turns. And voice prompts will help you stay on track. The application only works in poor visibility conditions and at night.

AntiDPS: auto lawyer 2015-16

The road has its own laws, and motorists have their own rights. And it’s not enough just to know them; you also need to be able to defend them. This application will help drivers become legally savvy in this area. He will tell you how to competently understand a given situation, how to act in the event of an accident, correctly obtain insurance, and even draw up a complaint or petition. All information is up-to-date, presented in an accessible form with comments from lawyers.

Second Pilot

This is a good hint to drivers about traffic police posts and video cameras located on the road. The application also warns about all road irregularities and repair work along the way. And not only in Russia, but also abroad. All users can exchange information, warning each other about encountered dangers. Additional services are provided for residents of Russia, for example, issuing OSAGO and CASCO insurance policies with on-site employees.

Anytime, Delimobil

The first applications for per-minute car rental in Moscow. The service offers short-term trips around the city within the Moscow Ring Road. You select the closest available car on the map, book it and go for a ride. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to return the car to its original parking place. At the end of the trip, just park it in any convenient parking lot. The service covers the costs of gasoline, repairs, washing, and insurance. Applications allow you to rent a car, extend its use, receive information about the remaining fuel, and also consult on all issues in the call center.

SYNC Connect

Driving a car from your phone? Yes, it's possible! By installing the program, the user will be able to determine the location of the car, open and close doors, start the engine remotely, and also monitor tire pressure, gasoline level and battery charge. True, all this will be available only to owners of the Ford Escape, which will go on sale in 2017. This is where this program will be used for the first time.


The augmented reality application was created by Hyundai manufacturers. This is a kind of virtual instruction for the device of the car. It is enough to point your smartphone at different parts of the car, and the program reads the image and displays all the information about the elements. Their location, functioning, operating rules. She will tell you, for example, where the air filter is located, how to properly fill the washer reservoir with water or change the oil.


However, the manufacturers Bentley turned out to be the most sophisticated, releasing the Inspirator application. It is able to select cars for buyers by analyzing their emotions. The program scans facial expressions while watching videos of various topics. And based on this, he selects the equipment of the car. So far, the application helps in purchasing a Bentley Bentayga. But soon the manufacturers promise to release a similar cheat sheet for other models.

Navigator Navitel

There is no need to tell most motorists about this program - they are familiar with it thanks to special ones on which this application is often installed. The main advantage of the software is the highest possible detail of the map of Russia, significantly ahead of its main rivals. In addition, maps of neighboring countries, including Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Armenia and other CIS countries, are supplied with the application. If you need to travel to foreign countries, you can supplement the existing database with a map of the desired country by downloading it from the developer’s website without any extra effort.

Many will be pleased with the ability to use preset and custom points of interest. For those who are driving for the first time, very detailed details of the interchanges are offered, allowing you to establish the correct direction of travel the first time. The Navitel Navigator application for drivers has many useful online services, including automatic updates, communication with other program users, exchange of key points and routes, and much more. Interestingly, they are all completely free, although a subscription to the program will cost 1,500 rubles. If you are afraid that you will not like the application or will not be very convenient, you can download a trial version that works for a month.

Open Street Maps

This application is very different from all other navigators, because its database was compiled not by programmers or data set specialists, but by professional cartographers, drivers and tourists who know everything about the needs of the average user. Thanks to this, the maps contain places that you will never find in any other program. Using the service of voice prompts and graphic display of directions, you will never get lost even in a large unfamiliar city. The application interface also corresponds to the highest level of convenience, and an additional advantage is the ability to activate and select various objects on the map to search for nearby attractions.

Most people will also be interested in the ability to choose a method of transportation in this application - users have access to walking, cycling and driving modes. A significant advantage of the application is that it only requires downloading a new version - you can save money by using free Wi-Fi traffic. There is both a paid and free version of the application. In the second case, the user will not be shown the main attractions, and also does not allow downloading more than 10 city maps at the same time - a completely reasonable limitation. But the paid version of the program costs only 199 rubles - is it necessary for such small amounts?

Traffic police

Fleeing from Strelka

Relatively recently, domestic developers pleased drivers with a new pair of applications for drivers, allowing them to avoid an unpleasant collision with law enforcement officers. For iOS the program is called iStrelka, and for Android it is called Radar-Strelka. As the name suggests, it contains the largest database of the location of stationary cameras Strelka-M, as well as Strelka-ST, on Russian roads. Using , the application determines the distance to a dangerous place, as well as the speed of the car in advance. In addition, the program also knows about the location of the Avtodoriya complexes, which measure speed along a fairly long section of the road - while the car is under surveillance, it gives a warning signal and turns on the alarm mode when the speed approaches unacceptable.

Also, stationary traffic police posts, the most frequent traffic police ambush sites, as well as a variety of dangerous objects - for example, narrow and damaged bridges, crossings, dangerous turns and places where traffic accidents are concentrated - are included in the program’s constantly growing database. The existing database can be supplemented with a custom one - if you know where a law enforcement officer is lying in wait for you, or where you should slow down for your own safety, you can enter this information into the program. An Internet connection is only required to update the application database - you can safely travel to remote regions without setting up a mobile connection to the global network.

How to avoid an ambush?

Every driver knows what several consecutive switching on of the high beam headlights on the road means - there is a traffic police ambush ahead, and you need to be more careful. It is quite possible that in the near future it will become unnecessary - this is exactly what the developers of the application with the self-explanatory name IZasada! think. It works as a kind of map of dangerous points about which motorists warn each other. As in the iStrelka application, there is a common pre-installed database that contains information about stationary posts and cameras. However, in addition to it, there is also a dynamic storage of information about, which is filled by users - to add a new point to it, you just need to click on the screen.

As a rule, drivers use this service to determine the location of traffic police ambushes, especially bad sections of the road, as well as the sites of recent accidents. This application is actively used by taxi drivers and truckers, so its effectiveness on the highway and in the city is almost the same. The program is also able to warn the driver about unacceptable speed, even when there is no particular danger to him - this helps improve the situation on the roads.

Feel like Superman

Bad roads

If you consider yourself a hero who can change the situation in the country for the better, then you can join the famous RosYama portal. The application can be installed on any modern mobile platform, and works equally effectively on any smartphone. By registering on the portal to enter the application, you enter your personal data - don’t worry, they are only needed by the traffic police, and no one except the official authorities will have access to them.

After launching the application, take a photo of the hole and confirm that the automatic determination of your location is correct. Based on this, an application will be created and sent to the central department of the Russian State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. It is too early to judge how effective such assistance is, however, according to rumors, after persistently bombarding law enforcement with complaints through the program, they still give the command to eliminate the most dangerous irregularities.

No to violators!

Despite the fact that the project described above was created by opposition politician Alexei Navalny, his idea received support from city authorities. At their request, the Spot application was created (for Android - Scout). It is similar to the previous program, except that it is not potholes that need to be photographed, but violators who park incorrectly on the streets of the capital, thereby creating interference with traffic and pedestrians.

To complain about negligent drivers and file a statement with the traffic police, you will again have to register, providing full personal data - however, the developers also indicate that the information will be strictly confidential and will not be subject to any publicity. In addition to them, you will need to enter the offender and indicate what kind of offense he committed by selecting him from the list. By the way, the application recently began working not only in Moscow, but also in St. Petersburg, and soon the developers promise to add several large Russian cities to the database at once.

Convenient services

We're on our way!

Do you need to go somewhere, but your own car is not available? Forget about taxis - there is an application called BlaBlacar, which allows you to find regular and one-time travel companions. Simply enter your origin and destination to see a list of drivers who can pick you up and their asking price for your trip. In this way, you can get to work, make business trips or even go to sea, spending a minimum of money.

Available fuel

Do you know how to save money on refueling your car, offering the most profitable options? If not, the driver application MultiTuel will help you, which belongs to the category of databases filled by users. It can display gas stations on the map, indicating next to them the cost of the fuel you have chosen, or show you a list of gas stations with the ability to sort by price.

The filtering function is very convenient, which allows you to filter out gas stations that do not have the fuel you need, do not accept a certain type, and offer too high a price level. If you are a fan of a particular brand, you can display only such gas stations on the map in the application. You yourself can participate in price monitoring by entering data from the gas station you just visited. In addition, the application developers promise to simplify this process - in the future, it will be enough to take a photo of the price plate to enter all the data into the database. This will also reduce the number of errors.

Car and smartphone are best friends

Everyone knows about the ban on using a mobile phone while driving. But this does not mean that a car enthusiast cannot make his life easier with the help of a modern gadget. Today we will talk about what a smartphone should be like for motorists, and what useful applications can be installed on it. Developers of programs for devices running the Android operating system today offer a wide selection of such applications. Some of them pose serious competition to individual devices - for example, there is practically no point in buying a navigator separately. It is much more profitable and convenient to purchase a modern, powerful smartphone, install the appropriate applications on it, and use them as needed. An additional advantage is that, unlike a navigator, you will not leave your smartphone in the car, which reduces the risk of your expensive device being stolen.

First, a short review of a smartphone that will surely attract you with its design, powerful hardware, functionality and affordable price. This .

Bright, stylish, powerful, convenient and functional - all this is about the Swift 2 X smartphone model from the Wileyfox brand. The device has a gorgeous 5.2-inch 2.5D screen and a recognizable design. You will not remain indifferent to the stylish aluminum case with a pleasant metal structure. The brand's signature logo - a cute little fox face - located on the back panel immediately attracts the eye. The model is presented in two colors, each of which is interesting in its own way. This is a chic blue-gray Midnight blue or fashionable Champagne Gold.

The device is equipped with a Fingerprint sensor, which provides maximum comfort and a high degree of protection for your personal data. Fingerprint scanner - a password for unlocking a smartphone that cannot be hacked and forgotten. Just one touch - and the gadget is unlocked, and you get access to all applications, including the payment function using NFC technology. This module (Near Field Communication) allows you to create a high-speed connection with other devices in the simplest way. To connect, simply touch another device (gadget or accessory) to exchange data or establish a connection.

The smartphone is equipped with a large 5.2-inch 2.5D display with Full HD resolution and a brightness of 530 cd/m2. These dimensions provide comfort when working with applications and controlling the smartphone with one hand. The display is made using IPS technology and ONCELL Full Lamination, which ensures a wide viewing angle (up to 178°) and high image quality. This technology ensures that there is no excess air gap between the technological layers of the display, which ensures high contrast, clarity and brightness of the image. The smartphone is protected from scratches and small chips that may occur due to mechanical damage to the screen by Gorilla Glass 3, and the oleophobic coating greatly facilitates the process of caring for the display surface, since fingerprints are practically invisible on it.

Support for 2 SIM cards and LTE

The smartphone operates in the range of the most popular fourth-generation high-speed mobile Internet protocol today, 4G LTE (band 3, 7, 20). This provides the ability to exchange data at speeds of up to 150 Mb/s. The ability to work with two SIM cards is in demand today in the mobile phone market. Wileyfox Swift 2 X gives you the opportunity to separate mobile numbers for work and personal calls, or make the optimal choice of mobile operator tariff for calls and the Internet.

Power and safety

The basis of the smartphone's hardware is a powerful 8-core Cortex A53 MPcore processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. The device is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, which allows you to download and install any program you need without worrying about the lack of free memory. If this is not enough, the memory capacity can be increased by another 128 GB by installing a microSDXC card.

The secret to the power and security of your data lies in the firmware of your smartphone. The model runs on Cyanogen OS 13.1 software, based on the popular Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS. This firmware provides a high degree of protection of your personal data from malicious programs and applications, and also provides extensive customization opportunities.

Navigation and cameras

It is important for motorists that the gadget has modern and reliable navigation systems. This will allow you to install applications that replace the functions of navigators. The Wileyfox Swift 2 X model is equipped with modules of the GLONASS and GPS navigation satellite systems, which ensures the ability to always determine your location with maximum accuracy and freely use navigation programs.

If you use a smartphone as a recorder, in addition to the appropriate program, you will need a good camera. The model in question has a 16-megapixel main module, consisting of 5 physical lenses and an f/2.2 aperture. This camera will provide high-quality shooting even in low light conditions. Video recording is provided with Full HD 1920x1080 resolution and a frequency of 30 frames per second.

And lastly, the device is equipped with a 3010 mAh battery and supports fast charging technology. It only takes 15 minutes to charge the battery to 25% capacity. This is extremely convenient if you use your smartphone in the car and keep the applications you use in active mode at all times.

Applications for car enthusiasts

Let's divide apps for cars according to their functionality. Which program will be most in demand among the car driver? It seems to us that a smartphone can fully replace a navigator and recorder. In addition, you can install a program to control car expenses, calculate the average cost per kilometer, etc. Let's focus on those applications that are most popular among Russian car enthusiasts.

The program will help you choose the optimal route, taking into account traffic jams and current traffic. If repair work is being carried out along the route, there is a traffic jam due to an accident, or the road is blocked for any reason, Yandex.Navigator will offer a detour route, thereby saving you time and fuel. If the route is laid along a path with toll sections, the application will warn you about this and offer several options for you to choose from.

While driving, current information will be displayed on the screen - how much time and kilometers are left to travel to the destination. During the process, the program provides voice and visual prompts about the upcoming maneuver, speed control by cameras, etc. While driving a car, the navigator can be controlled using voice commands without being distracted or touching the smartphone screen. To help other road users when choosing a route, you can use the app to report accidents and other events along your route.

Another useful feature of the app is the history of your destinations. The program saves all goals and selected routes in a cloud service, after which they will be accessible from any of your devices. The navigator knows the parking lots that are located within the Moscow Third Transport Ring, and it will tell you where you can park your car and in which places parking is not allowed. The application will also tell you where you can park your car in such large cities as St. Petersburg, Minsk, Kyiv, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and other cities where there are paid parking lots.

This application is attractive not only because it is free. Its main advantage is that the navigator works offline, without requiring an active Internet connection. This feature will be very useful for those who make long trips and are not ready to incur extra costs for paying for roaming services for mobile Internet. Maps of the desired region can be downloaded in advance using an available Wi-Fi connection, after which the Internet will not be needed for the application to work.

The navigator is characterized by a quick search for the desired point in offline mode, using only GPS satellite signals. The found points can be saved to simplify the process of building a route in the future. The program uses open source OpenStreetMap maps, which are an alternative to such well-known services as Google Maps and Apple Maps.

DVR GPS navigator

The CamOnRoad application combines the functions of a DVR and a navigator. Recording can be done both on a smartphone memory card and in cloud storage. The built-in navigator will alert the driver to the presence of automatic speed control radars ahead.

Each application user receives 2 GB of cloud storage, where recordings will be available even if your smartphone is lost or damaged. The application records video in the background. At the same time, you can receive calls and use the gadget as usual - video recording will not be interrupted.

The DailyRoads Voyager app will provide video recording throughout your car's entire trip. Recording is carried out cyclically in automatic mode, with the ability to set a mark prohibiting the deletion of a given fragment by simply touching the smartphone screen.

The application provides recording with specified parameters: quality and duration of the fragment, with the sound on or off. You can independently set the amount of memory that the program will use. Due to the fact that recording is carried out cyclically, the allocated memory will never run out - old fragments will be deleted, and new ones will be written in their place. To protect a fragment from deletion, you just need to touch the smartphone screen. Automatic saving is triggered at the moment of impact (it is possible to adjust the overload sensitivity).

The application takes videos and photographs in the background. To control the recorder in this case, an additional button is displayed on top of other applications. There is a function to automatically start and stop recording when you connect your smartphone to the docking station in the car. A time stamp and geo tag are installed on the footage. The program will show the location of the video and photo on the map, display the current speed, altitude, time and coordinates.

It is worth noting that the application is distributed free of charge.

BlaBlaCar - Search for travel companions

An application for those who want to reduce their fuel costs. Are you going on a long trip? Find travel companions using this free service. After registering as a driver, you can specify the route of the upcoming trip, the time and date of departure, and indicate the price at which you will take passengers with you. You can leave comments and suggestions for potential passengers. Over time, you will gain reviews and a reputation, which will help you find travel companions faster.

Using the application, a car enthusiast can learn how to communicate with traffic police representatives in sensitive situations by studying possible dialogue scenarios and the attached instructions. The program contains background information about fines, tips on how to behave in the event of an accident and various traffic violations.

A convenient application with which you can check the fairness of the imposed administrative punishment for a certain violation of the rules, and the presence of unpaid fines.

Conclusion

As we can see, today there is a huge selection of applications, installing which on your smartphone will make your stay behind the wheel of your car much more comfortable. If we haven't covered some of the features you need, it's because they're probably not that popular among car enthusiasts. At https://play.google.com you can find programs for Android devices that will help you control car expenses, calculate fuel consumption per kilometer, cost of car ownership, etc.