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Android Auto redesign adds widgets, Gemini and video apps

techMay 12, 20262532

Google previewed a major Android Auto redesign at The Android Show, rolling out a Material 3 visual refresh and a full-bleed layout that adapts to unconventional screens such as the BMW Neue Klasse. The update brings edge-to-edge 3D maps, native widgets for glanceable controls and revamped media controls. Google is integrating Gemini agents into Android Auto to perform tasks like ordering food and offering more conversational assistance while driving. The platform will also support select video apps including YouTube and begins a broader rollout in 2026, a shift that could change how drivers use navigation, entertainment and AI in their cars.

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