Android Auto, from September 4 Gemini replaces the Google Assistant on board

If the vehicle continues driving, Android Auto automatically interrupts the video stream and switches to playing only audio in the background, a mode of use reserved for subscribers to the YouTube Premium service to ensure maximum road safety and avoid driver distractions.

The contextual introduction of graphic language Material 3 Expressive renews the aesthetic system with dynamic animationsnew typographical fonts and customizable widgets for quick reference. The progressive distribution of the new features is coordinated with the adoption of the Android 16 operating system and with the implementation times defined by the individual car manufacturers for their respective models.

From a technical point of view, the use of high definition video streams via 5G data connection and wireless modules involves greater energy consumption and high data traffic of the smartphone, making it preferable to use the cable connection with integrated charging during prolonged stops. The architecture developed for the combined management of video and audio in motion establishes an operational model that can also be used in the future by other multimedia platforms focused on video podcasts and in-depth content.