Media apps in Android Auto are about to get a big design boost

Alongside other announcements at Google I/O 2026, the company showcased new design features coming to media apps in Android ...

Android Auto update makes driving easier, safer. What changes

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to ...
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Android Auto’s squiggly media player is rolling out to more users

Google first started rolling out a redesigned media player on Android Auto earlier this year with a squiggly Material 3 Expressive look, but it’s been slow to reach everyone. As of this week, though, ...

Android Auto Beta Program Open Again! Sign up for Gemini, YouTube Play, and Squiggle Bar

The Android Auto beta program is open again. Sign up to get Gemini AI, YouTube Audio Play, and the new squiggle play progress ...
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I ditched Android Auto's defaults for these 4 open-source apps

As I've been getting back into Android Auto, I've found built-in apps lacking, so I went open-source instead.
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Google Releases Android Auto 16.3, Makes Users Dream About YouTube Again

Google hasn't abandoned its plan to bring video apps to Android Auto, and the most recent update doubles as a reminder on this front. Version 16.3 includes evidence that video apps are still on the ...
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Android Auto 16.0 update rolling out more widely with new media player redesign [Gallery]

Google is rolling out a redesign to the media player on Android Auto alongside the latest widely available updates. Android Auto 16.0 started rolling out to beta users earlier this month, but has more ...
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CarPlay and Android Auto Will Get Video Apps: What You Need To Know

Watching YouTube in the car has so far been banned for an obvious reason. Keeping your eyes on anything else but the road can be dangerous, and if you believe you can refrain from looking at the ...