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Android Auto's big 2026 makeover is full of small but helpful upgrades.
Your Android Auto is due to get a slew of new updates in 2026, and some of these will be significant improvements over how the system previously worked.
Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming from apps like YouTube will be available in select parked cars later this year.
Google used this year's I/O developer conference to announce a major Android Auto update that includes a redesigned UI and new features
Alongside other announcements at Google I/O 2026, the company showcased new design features coming to media apps in Android Auto.
Alongside various other announcements at Google I/O 2026, we’re getting a deeper preview of major media app changes on
Prepare yourself, because there's a lot to get excited about
Google is bringing Material 3 Expressive, widgets, video apps, Gemini Intelligence, and more to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.
Android Auto's biggest update in a long time is here, bringing a redesigned interface, new features, and significant improvements to Google Maps integration.