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Android Auto 17.0 Is Rolling Out To Users – Here's How You Can Get It Early
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May 22, 2026

Android Auto 17.0 Is Rolling Out To Users – Here’s How You Can Get It Early

Android 17, set to arrive in 2026, will allow users to manually download updates by visiting Android's Developer site for ADB tools and OTA images. Users can sideload the update by booting a Google Pixel device into Recovery Mode and connecting it to a computer. For a streamlined experience, users can opt in as testers for future releases through Google Play. The Android Auto 17.0 beta will not include support for video applications like YouTube or widget support, which is planned for future updates. The update focuses on behind-the-scenes enhancements, with significant changes expected later. Once widget functionality is activated, Android Auto may transition to a three-panel interface displaying multiple information cards, and Google plans to expand widget compatibility for smartphones in supported vehicles.
5 New Features Coming To Android Auto In 2026
AppWizard
May 14, 2026

5 New Features Coming To Android Auto In 2026

Android Auto will undergo a significant redesign in 2026, featuring a comprehensive visual overhaul that includes personal design elements, glanceable widgets, and edge-to-edge Google Maps integration using the Material 3 Expressive Google design system. The update aims to enhance the GPS experience across various screen types and introduce widget support for interactive applications on dashboard displays, promoting safer driving. Immersive navigation will shift from 2-D to 3-D views, providing clearer terrain understanding and displaying critical information for urban driving. Users will also be able to watch videos from platforms like YouTube on their car screens, with safety measures in place for when the vehicle is in motion. Popular media apps will receive visual updates, and Android Auto will integrate Gemini AI features, allowing context recognition, suggested responses, and access to vehicle information. The Magic Cue system will offer intelligent message interpretation and lane guidance using the car's cameras.
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