Android Auto is an experience that Google introduced for cars in 2014. In short, it allows you to connect your phone to your car’s display. Given the company’s reputation for killing products in their early stages, Android Auto seems to have been a successful innovation for it so far — though the Android Auto experience for phone screens ended with Android 12. had gone. Now, the firm has unveiled a set of New features Android Auto is now available for users.
The design of the Android Auto experience has been improved with a greater focus on better navigation, communication, and audio content playback. This includes moving Maps closer to the driver’s seat, a Material U-based media card to display album art, a quick launcher to launch recent apps, and split screen layouts compatible with different screen sizes. is done by
In terms of new features, we have great suggestions from Google Assistant for missed call reminders, faster access to music, and quick arrival time sharing. Additionally, you can take advantage of shortcuts to quickly call your favorite contacts and reply to messages. And it’s surprising that it hasn’t been supported since launch, but Android Auto finally has an expandable bar to skip the music and podcast sections. Owners of the latest Pixel and Samsung phones will also be happy to know that they can make WhatsApp calls, with the ability to come to more devices in the future.
Additionally, digital key sharing is coming soon to Samsung and Xiaomi handsets and more car brands. Currently, they are only supported on BMWs on Pixel and iPhone devices.
Google also talked about some improvements to its partner ecosystem, which are summarized below:
- High quality maps and navigation
- The Waze app is now available on select Renault vehicles and is heading to more cars with Google built-in.
- Google’s new HD map is now available in select new cars with Google built-in, starting with the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3. The HD map provides accurate road details such as lane markers, signs and road obstacles to support automakers’ assisted and autonomous driving technologies. For safer, more hands-free driving on selected roadways.
- More fun
- While you’re waiting for curbside pickup or charging your EV, the car screen is a great place to watch shows or movies. With Tubi and MGM+ already available on Google Play, we’ll soon be offering YouTube and more.
- Wide selection
- With the recently announced 2023 Accord Touring model, Honda joins a growing list of brands offering built-in cars with Google, including Volvo Cars, Polster, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Renault. are Expect more choices from brands like Ford and Lincoln later in 2023 as well.
All of the above features start today, unless specifically noted.
