This took a while, but a new Android Auto update is finally available for download. Google has just pressed the go-ahead button for Android Auto 17.3, and the first users can get it through the Google Play Store as we speak.

Gemini brings more conversational voice controls to Android Auto, making it easier to handle navigation, music, lists, and messages while you're on the road.

Our Android Auto APK teardown reveals a redesigned dashboard media card with centered album art, a blurred background, and extra controls.

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I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another.

Many people see Android Auto as a widespread technology, but that’s not the case for most drivers. According to Edison Research, nearly two-thirds of