Your Android Auto is due to get a slew of new updates in 2026, and some of these will be significant improvements over how the system previously worked.

Android Auto's latest update offers a more personalized and customizable in-car experience. The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets. Video streaming from apps like YouTube will be available in select parked cars later this year.

Google used this year's I/O developer conference to announce a major Android Auto update that includes a redesigned UI and new features

Alongside other announcements at Google I/O 2026, the company showcased new design features coming to media apps in Android Auto.

My 4 favorite Android Auto settings are seriously useful - but hidden by default

I/O Edition," Google shared the future of Android Auto, as well as Cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive). There are big changes coming to both, but Android Auto is getting what they are referring to as a "full refresh.

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

Alongside various other announcements at Google I/O 2026, we’re getting a deeper preview of major media app changes on

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