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Google Revamps Android Auto: New Design Sparks User Frustration

12/22/2025

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Google LLC is updating Android Auto with a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar for Spotify and YouTube Music (version 15.9.6551).
The redesign rearranges controls, which may frustrate users who preferred the previous layout.
The progress bar has been activated for some users, but Google has not announced when updates will be available.
Google is exploring Cast support in Android Auto to align with features in Android Automotive.

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Story summary

Google LLC is updating Android Auto with a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar for Spotify and YouTube Music (version 15.9.6551).
The redesign rearranges controls, which may frustrate users who preferred the previous layout.
The progress bar has been activated for some users, but Google has not announced when updates will be available.
Google is exploring Cast support in Android Auto to align with features in Android Automotive.