by dbadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, News, Spotify, YouTube Music
Google introduced new media app templates as part of its Android for Cars App Library update. These templates bring a redesigned “Now Playing” UI with a new Material 3 Expressive seekbar. The templated media apps are currently in closed beta, but we’ve managed to get...
by dbadmin | Aug 26, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Material 3 Expressive, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Google is testing a less vibrant, desaturated color palette for Android Auto. The change uses a “Primary Color” derived from the user’s wallpaper to avoid overly bright visuals while driving. These changes are still being tested...
by dbadmin | Aug 13, 2025 | Android Auto, News
Credit: Thehazzawitty Android Auto users claim that a recent update has created a contrast problem. The reports claim that displays now appear washed out. The problem is bad enough that some users thought the change was a design choice. It’s difficult not to notice...
by dbadmin | Aug 11, 2025 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Your in-car Android Auto screen could soon display more app columns, making app discovery easier and faster. We were able to surface up to seven app columns in a layout that previously supported a maximum of five columns. The...
by dbadmin | Aug 4, 2025 | Android Auto, Google, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Google recently refreshed the Android Auto interface using Material You to match colors with your phone’s wallpaper. As part of the changes, the music player interface now uses wallpaper colors instead of album art and has...
by dbadmin | Aug 1, 2025 | Android Auto, News, YouTube
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Android Auto still doesn’t support the official YouTube app, but NewPipe can now fill that gap. The update lets you access playlists, history, and search from your car’s screen. Of course, you’ll only be able to watch while...
