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.