Android Auto app widgets mirror mobile setup, leak shows as release nears
Android Auto is reportedly getting a widget system similar to the mobile Android experience, as revealed in leaks of version 16.8.161804-release.daily. The new 'car widgets' menu mirrors the phone's home screen widget selection, featuring apps like Calendar, Chrome, Google Drive, and even ChatGPT. With Google I/O approaching, the feature may be officially announced soon as part of broader Android updates.
- ▪The widget menu in Android Auto now resembles the mobile widget selection interface.
- ▪Leaked version 16.8.161804-release.daily includes a search bar and sections for featured and browsed widgets.
- ▪Supported apps in the leak include Calendar, Chrome, Google Drive, and ChatGPT.
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