media app templates

At the Google I/O 2025 event, Google introduced new media app templates for the Android for Cars App Library, aimed at improving the user experience on Android Auto. Developers can utilize a new Media Playback template for a streamlined "Now Playing" view, currently in closed beta testing with early access provided through Spotify and YouTube Music. The update to Android Auto v15.1.653404 activates the Templated Media UI for these apps, featuring a redesigned seekbar that aligns with the Material 3 Expressive aesthetic. Google has not confirmed a timeline for the public release of these templated media apps, and there are mixed reactions to the new desaturated color palette. An APK teardown can provide insights into potential future features, but not all may be included in public releases.