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Android Auto Is Getting A Big Makeover For 2026

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Google says 2026 is going to be one of the biggest years for Android. However, that sentiment isn't restricted to just its mobile OS because today during the Android Show: I/O Edition, the company revealed a ton of major changes coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.

The first big change is a full rework of Android Auto's user interface featuring Google's Material 3 Expressive design, which adds more striking fonts, updated wallpapers and smoother animations. Furthermore, the company is borrowing widgets from its mobile division and adding support for them to your car's display, giving you more freedom to customize your layout while also providing more info at a glance. Widgets include things like shortcuts for your favorite contacts, a weather bug and virtual buttons for digital garage door openers. Google even says that Android Auto will be able to adapt its layout to accommodate cars...

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