Android Auto, Google’s sensible platform for vehicles, has been getting some new options in the previous couple of weeks. This month, the v13.4 replace introduced a brisker look due to the implementation of Materials You shade accents all through the OS. In a new improvement, Android Auto is getting a redesign of its basic music participant.

The principle purpose of Android Auto is to make it simpler to regulate multimedia, take calls, and entry instructions whereas driving with out having to continuously take your eyes off the highway. To do that, consistency within the design of key UI gadgets is crucial. For instance, it’s essential that every one music participant apps preserve virtually the identical playback UI. This manner, you’ll be capable to management the participant with out even trying on the display screen when you memorize the place of the buttons.

Android Auto’s music participant app receives a UI redesign

That’s precisely what occurs on Android Auto, the place a number of music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music share the identical predominant playback UI. The final time Android Auto acquired a music participant redesign was in 2023, and it has remained the identical ever since. Nevertheless, the newest replace to the platform introduced some modifications for higher usability.

Within the new UI, the album artwork is now on the left facet. On the correct facet, you’ll discover the track’s identify, the artist’s identify, the track size, and the playback progress bar—in that order. Google has carried out a barely smaller font to suit every part in much less area. Under that part are the standard playback management buttons in a outstanding dimension for simple entry.

The UI ought to look related throughout all music participant apps

The screenshot under, courtesy of 9to5Google, exhibits what the brand new UI seems like on the Spotify app. Nevertheless, it ought to be fairly related throughout all different music participant apps. You should still discover some variations within the UI format relying on the dimensions and DPI specs of your automobile show. The brand new design is already rolling out broadly with the Android Auto v13.4 replace.