Android Auto’s redesigned music player is here to ring in the new year

Android Auto’s getting a refreshed media participant. As reported by 9to5Google, as a part of the Android Auto 13.4 replace, an up to date media participant design is presently making its technique to many Android Auto customers.

The Android Auto media participant hasn’t modified a lot since Android Auto’s big redesign last year, so the refreshed media participant is pretty noteworthy. In comparison with the earlier model of the media participant interface, the redesigned model options smaller album artwork, but in addition dynamic coloring just like the Materials You themes on Android telephones and tablets. The participant’s buttons and background adapt to the album artwork of the media that is presently taking part in.

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The media progress bar now seems to the appropriate of album artwork relatively than beneath it, and contains a seen deal with to higher spotlight that you should utilize that UI aspect to wash by means of a given observe. As 9to5 factors out, Android Auto’s media participant is constant between varied streaming providers, so the above screenshot of Spotify working within the new participant ought to provide you with an thought of what different providers like YouTube Music or Apple Music appear like.

Rolling out as a part of Android Auto 13.4

Android Auto model 13 landed in October with none flashy new options in tow, however with 13.4, Google’s beginning to make some seen adjustments. 9to5 speculates that this transformation could possibly be an indication Google’s making ready to launch the in-progress Car Media app that is anticipated to higher incorporate native media in addition to AM/FM radio stations into the Android Auto expertise. For now, that is only a visible refresh for apps like Spotify and YouTube Music, however our fingers are crossed it means greater adjustments and additions are coming within the new yr.