Android Auto may be going through a complicated phase, there may be manufacturers who consider ending support for it in order to promote their own integrated systems. However, this does not seem to affect Google’s future plans in any way.
This compromise is reflected in it recently launched Android Auto 16.0an updated version of the application that is available to some users and that brings significant improvements that we immediately notice.
In addition, Google has started rolling out the updates it announced three months ago during the Google I/O event, including a new focus on design with Material 3 Expressive for Android Auto.
The main innovation of Android Auto 16.0 is above all renewed media player; Specifically, its new design optimizes the use of installed music applications such as Spotify or YouTube Music.
After the news, the multimedia player design began to appear in the windows of some users 9to5Google. This change will be activated gradually from the server and there is no way to speed up this process manually.
The new Android Auto player Place the play/pause button on the bottom rightwhich makes it easy to access this essential function without having to take your hand off the wheel much.
Controls for changing tracks are next to this prominent button. That means that Drivers will have to adapt againespecially if you are used to the front layout.
At the end of the day, this change is beneficial for you Allows greater customization of applicationswhich offers a unique and different experience compared to others.
This is due to the fact that, in addition to the basic controls, the album holder and the progress bar, other controls vary by application that we use and give you access to special features.
For example on Spotify on the upper esquina is the right side new Spotify Jam buttona feature that allows other passengers in the vehicle to connect and add songs to the playlist.
Asymism, in the lower esquina izquierda are located exclusive controls for each applicationRandomly, a button to add a song to a playlist or to transfer content to another device in the case of Spotify.
Experiences will vary with other apps; For example, in Pocket Casts, the top back panel is still reserved for future features, but the bottom back panel contains controls for changing the playback speed.
Not all multimedia applications will display these exclusive controls, Its implementation depends on the developers; In this case, a new basic interface common to all multimedia applications will appear.
It is important to note that in Android Auto, multimedia applications are limited to a predetermined player interface to avoid the possibility of a different design with buttons in different places.
In this way, Google tries to offer a more homogeneous experience, where, for example, the play button is always located in the same place. But This update offers more customization for each apphighlighting the potential of Android Auto.
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