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Interface tweak is only a part of what to expect from major ‘Coolwalk’ update
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Googlehas rolled out an interface update to itsAndroid Autocar infotainment system. But, while the new notification window design is a welcome upgrade, it is only a tiny part of what Google said would arrive this summer.
The company said at its I/O developer conferenceback in Maythat a major visual overhaul ofAndroid Autowas on the way, and would land before the end of the summer. This brings a split-screen look to the system, letting drivers view a map, music and other information all at once.
Crucially, these apps can all be interacted with at the same time too, so drivers should have access to maps, music and more with a tap, instead of first switching to the app they want to interact with. It may show more information at once, but we think the lack of switching between apps will be less distracting.
But, while the Coolwalk can now beinstalled as an unfinished beta, the final version isn’t yet available for all Android users to download and enjoy. Instead, Google looks to be gradually releasing some of the changes featured in Coolwalk.
With us now into the second week of August, Google is running out of time to meet its self-imposed summer deadline for the majorAndroid Autoupdate. As well as a split-screen layout showing more information at once, the update removes the status bar from the top of the screen, and changes the look of the dynamic bar at the bottom.
With the last overhaul of Android Auto now three years ago, and Google not showing anything of Coolwalk for three months, we’re hoping the update arrives soon, and the company manages to meet its own late-summer deadline.
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