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AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Media apps in Android Auto are about to get a big design boost

Google is enhancing the Car App Library with new features for developers, including expanded headers, spotlight sections, new progress bars, grid item variations, chips, compact items, interactive headers, and a mini-player component for easier playback control. The updates are available in versions 1.8.0-beta01 and 1.9.0-alpha01, with early access encouraged for developers. Popular media apps like Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music are integrating these features. Upcoming support for video playback in vehicles will roll out later this year for devices on Android 17 or higher. Future updates will allow for a templated experience that transitions into the full app interface when parked, along with agentic and voice-based interactions. Additionally, Maps SDK support for Cars with Google Built-in will enable seamless rendering of map-based content in applications.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Android 17 Continue On Lets You Resume Apps Across Phones and Tablets

Android 17 will introduce a feature called Continue On, which allows users to seamlessly transition app activities between Android devices, starting with phone-to-tablet transitions. Users can switch from their phone to a tablet, where the same app will be suggested in the taskbar, reducing the need to manually reopen apps. The Continue On system is bidirectional, enabling devices to send and receive app sessions, such as Google Docs or Gmail, maintaining the same state across devices. The feature supports both native apps and web versions, redirecting users to a browser if the app is unavailable on the receiving device. Continue On is part of Google's initiative to enhance Android's cross-device ecosystem and will be available with the upcoming Android 17 release candidate.