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Latest Android Auto news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the Android Auto, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Google Maps receives a design update on Android Auto
According to the latest reports, Google Maps on Android Auto is all set to receive a couple of updates, one of which will bring a slight design change on how things appear on your car screen. In the latest Google Maps update (independent of the Android Auto version), a new design is rolling out for […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 4 months ago
Android Auto update brings new Google Assistant design
Google is usually quite slow in improving Android Auto. Over the past few years, it has introduced a major change just once, and it brought a widget-based layout for the home screen. Now, the company is rolling out a new update to Android Auto that brings an improved design for Google Assistant. Google has released […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 5 months ago
Google Maps bug may have become an official Android Auto feature
Back in February, Google Maps gained a much-welcomed feature that allowed the app to simultaneously be shown in Android Auto dashboards and on connected Samsung and Android smartphones. But you might also remember that this addition was short-lived. It turned out this was an unintended feature or, if you will, a bug. And Google Maps […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 5 months ago
You can use more IoT apps like SmartThings on Android Auto soon
In January 2021, Samsung launched its SmartThings app for Android Auto. This was the first Android Auto app that wasn't related to audio playback, messaging, or navigation. It allows users to turn on/off and control their SmartThings-compatible smart home products from their car's screen. Now, Google has opened its doors to more such IoT (Internet […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Android Auto home screen layout can now be customized
Android Auto has just undergone a significant redesign, and one of the noticeable changes is the inclusion of a new home screen layout option. The app now includes a new option for changing the layout of Android Auto. Undoubtedly, the new setting gives galaxy users more freedom to customize their Android Auto experience. As many […]
- By Priya Walia
- 9 months ago
Now use Google Maps on your Galaxy phone even when Android Auto is running
Android Auto is the best companion when you are behind the wheel. It lets you view the directions to your location, attend calls, enjoy your music, and do some other basic smartphone stuff that is safe to do when driving. However, there is one annoying restriction that prevents users from using Google Maps on their […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 9 months ago
Galaxy S23 Android Auto issues are a repeat of last year
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series was unveiled earlier this month, and the phone is all set to officially hit shelves this week. However, some early buyers on Google support forums have reported that they are facing Android Auto connection errors. The error has been reported by Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and even Galaxy S23 Ultra […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 9 months ago
Android Auto gets draggable seek bar in music apps
At CES 2023, Google finally released the redesigned version of Android Auto for everyone. The update also brought WhatsApp calling via Android Auto for users of the latest Pixel and Samsung smartphones. There is one more feature that is making its way to Android Auto. Notably, Android Auto is getting a draggable seek bar feature […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 10 months ago
WhatsApp calling via Android Auto comes to Samsung and Pixel phones
CES 2023 brings a lot of good news, new products, and new technologies. A part of Google's CES 2023 announcement was geared toward Android Auto, and the company finally released the redesigned version of Android Auto for everyone. The company also announced some partnerships and exclusive features. Google revealed that users of the latest Pixel […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 11 months ago
Android Auto redesign is finally rolling out for everyone
Google unveiled a brand new design for Android Auto at Google I/O in May 2022. After waiting months, the company finally released the public beta version of the redesigned Android Auto app in November 2022. Now, at CES 2023, Google has finally announced the public rollout of the new version of Android Auto. The new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 11 months ago
Android Auto finally gets Material You design
Finally, the Material You redesign is arriving to the Android Auto app. The new design settings are now live with the latest Android Auto beta v8.6. As per the Google News Telegram Channel, the new Android Auto Material You redesign isn't widely available. Moreover, not many will be able to view the changes as the […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 12 months ago
Android Auto’s revamped UI design is finally available, but there’s a catch
Earlier this year, Google showcased a fantastic new UI design for Android Auto. It features a multi-column and adaptive UI that brings massive improvements to usability. The update was promised to be released in the summer of 2022. However, that clearly didn't happen, but the company has finally started rolling out, but there's a catch. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago
Google is cutting off support for Android Auto on older phones with forced update
When Android Auto was released in 2015, it was available on all smartphones running on Android 5.0 (and above). A couple of months later, Google bumped the minimum OS requirement for running Android Auto to Android 6.0 (and above). Earlier this year, the company changed the basic requirement for a phone to support Android Auto […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago
Android Auto’s redesign will bring bigger widgets for music players
Although Google said that it would release the redesigned Android Auto UI in the summer of 2022, the company is yet to release it. The new UI brings responsive design to widgets, other UI elements, and a slightly newer design language. Another feature that is a part of the update is related to music players. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago
Someone turned Galaxy Tab S5e into an Android Automotive car head unit
Samsung's Galaxy Upcycling Program helps repurpose and prolong the life of old devices. The South Korean tech giant recently gave us a glimpse of how people can turn their old Galaxy smartphone into a baby monitor. However, one person is set to achieve far greater things than that by converting their old Galaxy Tab S5e […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 1 year ago