Google recently added a new user interface to Android Auto, and you might have already noticed that on your car’s dashboard. However, the company did not update the Android Auto phone app, which has had the same basic design since 2020. But that’s about to change, as the app is now receiving Material redesign with the latest beta release.
As per the Google News Telegram Channel, those who have enrolled in the Android Auto beta program and running Android Auto beta version 8.6 can now experience the redesigned app UI, which includes Google’s latest Material Design iteration and also a dark mode. However, the release is currently limited to the Android Auto beta channel, so those who have not yet registered will have to wait for a wider rollout.
As mentioned, the updated Android Auto app incorporates Material Design 3 to the Connection, Startup, and Display menus with round button overlays and matching color accents to the rest of the UI. The old header image has been removed, and the settings menu has been reorganized.
This new design offers users a more modern experience, similar to that offered by other Google apps. To make navigation much easier, all options are organized and grouped together. Additionally, the app offers a dark mode in accordance with your system preferences.
First reported in Android Auto beta 8.5, the new redesign is now fully functional in version 8.6. It could be included in the next stable update, but there has been no confirmation. Android Auto has had the same interface for years, so it’s good to see Google making changes to it.
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