Upgrades include a revamped UI, support for widgets, immersive 3D maps and more.

Google has reopened the Android Auto beta program and is currently accepting new testers. The beta program is usually full because Google keeps a strict limit on the number of participants. Interested ...

Tweaks can drastically improve how your Android Auto operates. Even the type of cable you use can have a big impact. Wired Android Auto operates more efficiently than wireless. Android Auto can be one ...

The phone projection system will now completely fill unconventionally shaped screens, in addition to a variety of other improvements. It’s the biggest update in its 10-year history, says VP for ...

Google is delivering some major Android Auto updates over the course of 2026, including support for video apps and new Gemini features. Video apps are officially heading to Android Auto this year.

Google has announced an incoming redesign for Android Auto that, while not a major leap forward, improves support for car displays, brings in a bit of Material 3 Expressive, and supports widgets. The ...

So long, Google Assistant — Android Auto has Google Gemini now. For those that use Google's in-vehicle infotainment system app, the voice-controlled Google Assistant has been replaced with Gemini, the ...

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Every few years, Google overhauls Android Auto to be more capable and, hopefully, even easier to use. The infotainment experience for Galaxy- and Pixel-havers is about to get a big upgrade, one that ...

Google has introduced a slew of improvements for Android Auto and vehicles with Google built-in. This is big news as the tech giant revealed there are more than 250 million Android Auto-compatible ...

Google and Apple continue to improve their smartphone mirroring functions. Android Auto is getting several updates this year, including video playback, widgets, and Google Maps updates. Cars with ...