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

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, ...

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 ...

Google showed me the future of Android Auto - and now I dread my own car ...

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Google announced a big redesign to the Android Auto in-car entertainment system for modern vehicles. Here's what it's like to ...

Google is widely rolling out the new Media Playback template for Android Auto, bringing a consistent UI to music player apps like Spotify and YouTube Music. The update features a wavy progress bar and ...

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming ...

4 Android Auto developer settings that make driving so much easier - how to enable them ...