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Android Auto’s music player is about to look a lot more expressive

by | Dec 22, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News

Android Auto Most Used Apps on Taskbar

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority
TL;DR

  • Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar.
  • The updated media UI adds visual flair to the playback interface but hasn’t rolled out publicly yet.
  • The change is part of a broader effort to standardize the media playback experience on Android Auto.

Android Auto has been working on several changes in the pipeline for media apps. We’ve seen the likes of Spotify and YouTube Music test out the new Media Playback template, giving them a consistent look and experience. Google has also been working on making it easier to switch between different music apps. While we wait for these changes to go live, you can add another upcoming change to the list: Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar!

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Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a new wavy progress bar for music player apps. We’ve managed to activate the feature to give you an early look: