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Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Posted July 31, 2019 at 4:38pm by iClarified
Google has announced a redesign of Android Auto that makes the in-car infotainment system more simple, personal and helpful.

Cars with Android Auto support will start to see the design over the next few weeks. Google says the updates will not be reflected in Android Auto for your phone screen; rather, the phone screen experience will soon be evolved from Android Auto to the Assistant's new driving mode.

Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]



Here's a look at the new features...

App Launcher
With the new app launcher, you can find all your favorite apps with fewer taps. The bottom left button will open the app launcher, where you'll find the familiar app icons laid out with your most commonly used apps automatically featured in the top row. Just a couple of taps and you can dive into your favorite podcast, rock out to a new song or send a message to Mom.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Google Assistant Badge
You'll notice several of the icons have the Google Assistant badge. By tapping the icon, your Assistant will tell you about your calendar, give you the weather report, read you the news or set a reminder for you.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Automatic Play
Whether you’re jamming to the greatest hits or deep into an interesting podcast, Android Auto will automatically start playing where you left off. Make sure you check out the many auto-enabled media apps available in Google Play.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]


Quick Access to Navigation
Never get lost again with your favorite navigation app easily accessible on your display right when you connect Android Auto. Tap on a suggested location or use the Assistant to start navigating. And if you already have a route queued up on your phone, Android Auto will automatically populate the directions and begin routing you to your destination on your display.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Bottom Navigation Bar
The new navigation bar sits at the bottom of your display, and allows you to manage multiple apps, more easily. So if you’re listening to music, you won’t miss your next turn; or if you’re following directions, you can still easily pause or skip a song. You can also jump straight to your app running in the background with one tap.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Notification Button
On the bottom right corner, a new notification button houses all of your recent calls, messages and alerts. You can also keep in touch with friends and family, while keeping your eyes on the road. Just long press the mic button on the steering wheel, tap on the mic button on your display or say “Hey Google” to have the Google Assistant help make calls, send messages and read your notifications.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

Widescreen Display Support
Android Auto is flexible and can morph itself to fit widescreen displays in cars that support it—giving you extra space for step-by-step navigation, media playback and ongoing call controls (dependent on vehicle support). Plus, the new Android Auto improves visibility with easier to read fonts as well as a new dark theme and colorful accents that match your car’s interior.
Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]

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Android Auto Gets a New Look [Images]
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PaulieP
PaulieP - July 31, 2019 at 6:22pm
Just like android to release something to Early to try to beat Apple only to have to redo it because they didn’t do a good job to begin with. Apple may have took a little bit longer with CarPlay but they did it right. I love my CarPlay and I always had issues with android CarPlay. Glad I switch to Apple
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