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YouTube adds Android Auto support for background play controls
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March 30, 2026

YouTube adds Android Auto support for background play controls

YouTube has rolled out support for Android Auto, allowing limited interaction with the platform. Users can access basic features like play/pause and skip to the next video through the dashboard media widget, but cannot play videos or use comprehensive media controls. A YouTube Premium subscription is required for background play, with a new Premium Lite plan available starting February 2026 for .99 per month, which will also include background play.
YouTube Comes to Android Auto, but Not in the Form of an App
AppWizard
March 30, 2026

YouTube Comes to Android Auto, but Not in the Form of an App

Google has integrated YouTube into Android Auto as a media control feature, allowing users to access audio content through basic functions like play, pause, and skip from the dashboard. This feature does not enable video viewing while driving and is linked to YouTube playback on the user's mobile device. Users must subscribe to YouTube Premium or the Premium Lite option to utilize background playback. The feature is currently not widely available, and Google is exploring the potential for video playback apps on Android Auto while prioritizing user safety.
Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media
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February 11, 2026

Android 17 Beta 1 is here with major updates for adaptive apps, performance, and media

Google has unveiled Android 17 Beta 1, targeting developers with enhancements for app adaptability and performance. Key features include: - Mandatory app adaptability for devices with a minimum width of 600dp, requiring support for resizing and windowed multitasking. - Introduction of professional-grade camera APIs for smoother mode transitions in camera apps. - Access to metadata from all active physical camera sensors. - Enhanced audio controls for normalizing loudness and support for Versatile Video Coding (VVC). - Performance improvements, privacy and security enhancements, and connectivity updates affecting VoIP calls. - New profiles for “Medical Devices” and “Fitness Tracker” to simplify application setup. - A new engagement mode for extended reality devices. Android 17 is set to follow a release schedule similar to Android 16, with Platform Stability targeted for March 2026 and the first major stable release expected in Q2 2026. Eligible Pixel devices for the Android 17 Beta 1 update include Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold.
Discord makes your games and PC run worse. Here's how to fix it
AppWizard
June 18, 2025

Discord makes your games and PC run worse. Here’s how to fix it

Discord is a popular voice and video application among PC gamers, but enabling hardware acceleration can negatively impact gaming performance by consuming excessive system resources. Disabling hardware acceleration can help optimize resource usage, as it allows Discord to use less of the GPU, which is important for gaming. Users often report high resource consumption from Discord, even with hardware acceleration turned off, which can still affect overall system performance. It is recommended to keep hardware acceleration disabled while gaming, particularly if not using Discord for communication.
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