Google is rolling out the Android Auto 14.0 update to more users after initially releasing it in beta.
New Android Auto updates are released on a fairly regular basis, and they’ve been pretty quick as of late too. The Android Auto 14.0 update first debuted in beta in mid-March and brought with it some hints of climate controls in Android Auto and other small tweaks. However, those changes aren’t live in the update.
Like most Android Auto updates, the v14 release is rather small when it comes to new user-facing changes. Rather, the update is generally focusing on fixing bugs behind the scenes that only affect certain niche situations. Beyond that, the update is also delivering some further preparation for what’s to come with Android Auto.
We recently spotted that, for some users, the microphone icon that triggers Google Assistant has ditched the colors it’s used for years, instead adopting a solid white design. This is likely in preparation for the imminent debut of Gemini on Android Auto, which is also being built out behind the scenes, as evidenced by code in the Android Auto 14.0 update.
There are new features on the horizon, such as support for playing certain Android games on your car’s display through Android Auto, but that requires a newer update.
Android Auto 14.0 is now widely available after having first started rolling out in late March. You can check for Android Auto updates via the Play Store.
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