The innovative app is available on CarPlay and Android Auto, you will probably download it right away

If you thought the days of Android Auto and CarPlay were over—at least that’s what some automakers are trying to make you believe—you’re wrong. Adoption of both platforms continues to improve, and developers are rushing to update their apps to support them.

The good news is that Android Auto and CarPlay are opening the doors to more categories of software, and as a result, we have access to new features that weren’t possible before.

faidr is one of the most innovative launches on Android Auto and CarPlay in recent times.

If you have never heard of this app, you will probably want to try it right after reading this article.

Its main feature is about how you listen to the radio in your car. If you are still one of the main people who tunes into a radio station while driving (yes, FM radio is still a thing), faidr does something amazing that you never thought possible. It automatically detects when your radio station starts playing commercials and replaces them with your favorite music. It returns to the radio station and stops playing the music when the commercials are over, so you can listen to whatever is on the radio.

The ad detection system is locked behind a paywall, so you have to get the Plus subscription ($5.99 per month). A 30-day trial is offered to new users.

This great feature is now available on Android Auto and CarPlay – the app has arrived in your car to make listening to your favorite radio stations and content more convenient.

faidr isn't just for listening to FM radio in the car. It also offers easy access to podcasts and music, and you won't hear a single commercial the entire time.

Android Auto and CarPlay support are part of the latest versions of the app and you just need to update it on your mobile device to run all the new features in your car. Once you have the latest version installed on your Android phone or iPhone, you should see its icon on the app launcher in your car.

Meanwhile, Android Auto is also gearing up for a flood of next-generation apps, with Google preparing to unlock new categories, including video.

The company announced in the spring that browser, game, and video apps would be allowed in parked cars, allowing users to browse the web, play games, and watch YouTube and other media right on the infotainment screen. The program is currently in beta, and these apps are not officially unlocked for production devices, but an announcement is expected in the coming months.

Apple is also preparing new features for CarPlay, which are expected to be unveiled at next week’s iPhone event.