The communication category encompasses a variety of experiences that let users
stay connected on the go with Android Auto. These include [notification-powered](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/communication/notification-messaging)
and [templated](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/communication/templated-messaging) experiences for short-form text messaging, as well as [calling](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/communication/calling)
experiences for apps that support making and receiving voice calls.
| **Tip:** Communication apps can support both messaging and calling experiences in the same app.