TechSoftwareAppsAndroid Auto is getting a big free upgradeThe next generation of Android Auto has a brand new look and some killer new featuresWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSoftwareAppsAndroid Auto is getting a big free upgradeThe next generation of Android Auto has a brand new look and some killer new featuresWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The next generation of Android Auto has a brand new look and some killer new features
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Google)
(Image credit: Google)
One of the most interesting announcements atGoogle I/O 2022was a massive update toAndroid Auto, and to manufacturers' in-car systems based onAndroidAutomotive. If you prefer video to text, I’ve embedded the YouTube presentation below.
The most obvious update is thatGooglehas refreshed theAndroid Autouser interface. It’s easer to navigate. to control your media and to communicate with other people now, and the split screen view is now standard to take advantage of the bigger entertainment/nav panels in many newer cars. That means you’ll be able to respond to messages or change your music without having to exit the navigation screen.
The interface is now adaptive, so it can adjust its dimensions to pretty much any size of display – something that’s increasingly important now that so many car firms are experimenting with dramatically different designs for their infotainment and nav systems. That should result in some interesting third party options too. I hope so: I recently gave up on my plan to buy anAndroid Auto/CarPlay head unitbecause every single option would have looked really odd in my car, so I’ve stuck with the OEM unit and just added a Bluetooth receiver to the Aux input. I’d much rather have a smart head unit, though, so I’m crossing my fingers for some more interesting options this year.
Next:Android Auto is best when it comes to in-car entertainment, here’s why I think others should give up
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