Kids Games Arrive on Android Auto
One of the more unusual additions is a set of games designed specifically for children using Android Auto. The games appear on the car’s infotainment display while the vehicle is parked, allowing kids to play directly on the dashboard screen. Google says the titles are “Teacher Approved” and aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 12. Available games include:
- Disney Coloring World
- LetraKid: Writing ABC for Kids
- Marvel HQ: Kids Super Hero Fun
- Draw a Stickman: EPIC 3
- Kids Games: For Toddlers 3–5
The feature effectively turns parked vehicles into temporary entertainment hubs for younger passengers.
Live Location Sharing Comes to Google Messages
Android users can now share their live location directly inside Google Messages. The feature integrates with Google’s Find Hub map interface and allows users to send real-time location updates within conversations. Location sharing can continue indefinitely until it is manually stopped.
Google Improves Item Tracker Sharing With Airlines
Google is also improving item tracker integration for travel. If a bag with a compatible tracker is lost during a flight, users can generate a secure location-sharing link and send it directly to the airline to help locate the luggage. This removes the need to manually describe a tracker’s location to airline staff.
Google Play Store Adds Short-Form App Videos for Discovery
The Google Play Store is introducing a new app discovery tool based on short-form video content. Users will be able to scroll through a feed of short videos demonstrating apps across categories such as Photography, Shopping, Wellness, and Webtoons. The idea is to help users quickly understand how apps work before downloading them.
Create Personalized Calling Cards on Android
Previously, contacts could design cards for you. Now, users can create their own personalized Calling Card, which automatically appears on devices belonging to people who have it saved as a contact.
All the New Features in the March 2026 Android Update
These features are rolling out as part of the March 2026 Android feature bundle and accompany the latest Pixel Feature Drop. Google continues to use these periodic bundles to introduce ecosystem-wide improvements outside of major Android version updates, bringing smaller but practical features to Android devices throughout the year.
