Google says 2026 is going to be one of the biggest years for Android. However, that sentiment isn't restricted to just its mobile OS because today during the Android Show: I/O Edition, the company revealed a ton of major changes coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.

Android Auto 16.9 beta is now up for grabs, even if you're not enrolled in the beta program. Users can download the stand-alone APK installer from this page, save the file on their device, and initiate the update by simply tapping it using a file manager.

Every few years, Google overhauls Android Auto to be more capable and, hopefully, even easier to use. The infotainment experience for Galaxy- and Pixel-havers is about to get a big upgrade, one that Google says represents perhaps its largest leap yet.

I/O Edition," Google shared the future of Android Auto, as well as Cars with Google built-in (Android Automotive). There are big changes coming to both, but Android Auto is getting what they are referring to as a "full refresh.

Android Auto sometimes breaks down all of a sudden, and that's what is reportedly happening for some users who installed a March update. A discussion thread on Google's forums highlights a glitch that causes the app to restart randomly. The culprit is ...

Galaxy S25 Android Auto Not Working After Update usually means the phone lost a clean USB or wireless handshake, Android Auto app data became corrupted, or the update changed permissions, battery rules, or default connection behavior. The steps below focus ...

The Android Auto beta tester program is now open for a limited time. Here's how to join, how to leave, and why you should think before either.