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Android Auto redesign adds widgets, Gemini and video apps

techMay 12, 20262524

Google previewed a major Android Auto redesign at The Android Show, unveiling a Material 3 visual overhaul and full-bleed layouts that fill unconventional screens such as the BMW Neue Klasse. The update adds widget support, immersive edge-to-edge 3D maps and deeper music controls to make key info and playback easier to access while driving. Google is integrating Gemini so Android Auto can handle contextual tasks like ordering dinner, and the platform will allow select video apps including YouTube on compatible displays. Google said the features are slated to roll out to compatible vehicles and head units in 2026, moving Android Auto toward richer multimedia and AI-driven in-car experiences.

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