Google is constantly releasing new updates for Android Auto, but they rarely include new features. However, for some time now, major updates have been coming to the app that should fundamentally change how it works.
7 Android Auto news that should arrive sooner or later
- Assistant Gemini: Assistant Gemini It has apparently already arrived in Android Auto, specifically last November, but its rollout is very slow and most users are still waiting for it. Gemini supports new features in the app such as automatic translation and conversation assistant Gemini Live.
- Widgets: App widgets are also coming to Android Auto. This feature was first spotted in development last October and is clearly taking inspiration from its competitor. CarPlayWe can only guess when exactly it will arrive in Android Auto, but hopefully it will be soon.
- Light theme: After several years, a light theme is set to return to Android Auto, complementing the existing dark theme. It seems that its return is already at the door.
- Video application: Google announced at its I/O developer conference last year that video apps would be coming to Android Auto "soon." These would only work when the vehicle is parked.
- Air conditioning control: Climate control has also been talked about in connection with Android Auto for a long time. At the moment it is still It's unclear when this feature will be available or how it will work, but we can assume it will require fairly deep integration.
- Radio and local control media: This feature will reportedly allow you to control FM/AM radio stations and access local media. It was first spotted in development back in mid-2024, so it's high time Google finally launched it.
- Other calling apps: Code was discovered in one of last year's Android Auto updates regarding the addition of new calling apps. The code specifically mentioned "external dialing" apps. It's unclear at this time when they might arrive in Android Auto.
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Gemini I already have.
Gemini I already have
AM/FM is obsolete => DAB!