App Categories
App Category Definitions
App categories should be clearly defined from the app design stage.
Pleos Connect provides app categories including Maps/Navigation, Mobility Services, Lifestyle, Entertainment, Business, Music/Audio, Kids, and Social/Communication.
| Category | Core Purpose |
|---|---|
| Maps/Navigation | Location-based route guidance |
| Mobility Services | Provision of transportation and mobility services |
| Lifestyle | Management and improvement of daily life |
| Entertainment | Provision of entertainment and leisure |
| Business | Support for work and productivity |
| Music/Audio | Focus on audio content |
| Kids | Content intended for children |
| Social/Communication | Communication and networking between people |
Category-Specific Restrictions
The scope of functions available while driving may vary depending on the app category and driving state. For detailed driving restriction criteria, see the Driving Restriction Policy by Region.
For some categories, functions may be allowed on a limited basis when they provide information needed by the driver or support minimal interaction while driving. The following section provides examples of functions that may be allowed for each category.
Categories That May Be Allowed on a Limited Basis While Driving
Some categories may be allowed to provide limited functionality while driving when they provide information needed by the driver or support minimal interaction. The examples below describe functions that may be allowed; actual applicability may vary depending on the driving state and regional policy.
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Music/Audio category: For apps focused on audio content consumption, the following functions may be allowed on a limited basis.
- Displaying simple visual information such as album art
- Simple controls such as play/pause and skipping tracks
- Listening to music streaming while driving
- Changing radio channels
- Playing audiobooks
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Maps/Navigation category: For apps that provide driving route guidance, the following functions may be allowed on a limited basis.
- Driving route guidance and real-time traffic information
- A concise map that does not distract the driver
- Activating Turn-by-Turn (TBT) voice guidance
- Searching for a route to a destination
- Real-time fastest-route guidance
- Providing information about surrounding traffic conditions
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Mobility Services category: For apps that provide location-based services, the following functions may be allowed on a limited basis.
- Vehicle management services closely related to driving
- Immediate information based on the current location
- Finding EV charging stations and setting them as waypoints
- Searching for nearby gas stations
- Checking the locations of parking lots accessible while driving