Google has announced sweeping upgrades to Android Auto, including a full visual refresh, HD video playback, Dolby Atmos audio, Immersive Navigation, and a more capable Gemini AI that can order your dinner and understand your car.

The battle between Google's Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay rages on with these new features coming to Google's car ecosystem later this year.

Android Auto, Google's answer to Apple CarPlay, can be great for expanding the capabilities of your vehicle by connecting an Android device to the infotainment system. It's great for accessing maps, music, and calls in a safe manner, and it has plenty of ...

While Android Auto gives you safe access to your phone's navigation, messages, calling, and more while driving, using the Custom Assistant shortcut lets you trigger preset actions

According to Google's announcement, later this year, Android Auto will support YouTube in video format in 60fps and full HD in supported cars from BMW, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Škoda, Tata and Volvo.

Google hasn't abandoned its plan to bring video apps to Android Auto, and the most recent update doubles as a reminder on this front. Version 16.3 includes evidence that video apps are still on the horizon, albeit the lack of info means we shouldn’t hold ...