Google showed me the future of Android Auto - and now I dread my own car
Google showcased the future of Android Auto at Google I/O, highlighting significant improvements in user interface and navigation features. The new version includes custom widgets and immersive navigation that enhance the driving experience. The integration of AI, particularly with the Gemini assistant, promises to make vehicle-specific adjustments and provide clearer navigation prompts.
- ▪The upcoming Android Auto features include a redesigned user interface and immersive navigation.
- ▪Custom widgets allow users to tailor their experience based on personal preferences.
- ▪The Gemini assistant can make vehicle-specific adjustments and provide clearer navigation instructions.
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Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Mobile OS Android Google showed me the future of Android Auto - and now I dread my own car The latest showcase of Android Auto highlighted key improvements to the user interface, map design, Gemini features, and more. Written by Kerry Wan, Editor in ChiefEditor in Chief May 21, 2026 at 12:58 p.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.My first thought after demoing the upcoming Android Auto features at Google I/O this week was the dread of going back to my own car, innocently parked on the other side of the country.I've been an Android Auto user for years now, and while I'd like to think that I'm one of the more fortunate drivers who's experienced only a few connectivity problems, the AI takeover across…
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