Android Auto users can expect a new look for the media player on version 13.4 of the app.
Android Auto continues to modernize with a notable update to its user interface. Version 13.4 indeed introduces a new media playeraiming to offer a more refined and functional experience.
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A new media player for Android Auto
The last update ofAndroid Auto focuses on the media player, which gets a visual overhaul. Among the main new features, we note the reduction in the size of album covers, now placed on the left of the screen. This modification frees up the central space and repositions the progress bar, now located to the right of the covers. A notable change that gives the interface a more minimalist appearance.
The control buttons now cover the entire width of the screen, making them easier to use, especially while driving. A new font completes this redesign, offering a more modern style consistent with the rest of the interface. These adjustments are presented here with the Spotify application, but they should also concern other streaming applications compatible with Android Auto, such as YouTube Music or Apple Music, among others.
Towards a deeper overhaul of the interface
This update is perhaps only a prelude to more important developments. According to speculation relayed by 9to5Googlethis redesign could set the stage for a new feature called “Car Media”. This would allow Android Auto to manage local vehicle media, such as radio stations, in addition to streaming applications.
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For the moment, this hypothesis remains to be confirmed. What is certain is that this new version, already available for some users, aims to improve the navigation experience when driving. If you're running Android Auto 13.4, it's probably time to check if this update is already active on your car's dashboard.
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