Android Auto is getting a big makeover for 2026

Google says 2026 is going to be one of the biggest years for Android. However, that sentiment isn't restricted to just its ...

Android Auto is getting a massive Material 3 makeover with new widgets, video apps, and more

Google is bringing Material 3 Expressive, widgets, video apps, Gemini Intelligence, and more to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.
Droid Life

Android Auto Getting a Full Refresh With Widgets, YouTube, Material 3, More

I/O Edition," Google shared the future of Android Auto, as well as Cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive). There are ...
The Drive

Major Android Auto Update Will Bring YouTube to Your Car’s Screen

Every few years, Google overhauls Android Auto to be more capable and, hopefully, even easier to use. The infotainment experience for Galaxy- and Pixel-havers is about to get a big upgrade, one that ...

Next-gen Android Auto comes with shape-shifting capabilities and upgraded Gemini

At the latest Android Show, Google Maps got several new upgrades, including a revamped user interface and upgraded Gemini ...
autoevolution

Big Google Maps Update on CarPlay: Google Gemini Is Coming

Google Maps is getting support for Google's new AI-powered assistant on CarPlay, so users can run certain tasks, such as setting navigation, hands-free ...
PCMag

9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto

Gemini can serve as my voice assistant and chat partner when I’m behind the wheel. Here are my favorite tasks to give the AI.
Android Authority

New OnePlus updates can permanently lock your phone's software future

OnePlus has reportedly added hardware-level Anti-Rollback Protection in recent ColorOS updates. Updating to the new firmware permanently blocks downgrades, custom ROMs, and most unbricking methods. If ...