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February 13, 2026
Important change for Android Auto: You won't have to use your phone anymore
Users of the Android Auto platform will soon gain access to a useful feature that has been exclusively reserved for mobile phones for years. The latest code update suggests that drivers will be able to change their navigation avatar directly from the car's screen.
TL;DR
- Drivers will soon be able to change their navigation avatar directly from the Android Auto screen.
- This feature was previously only available by changing settings on the user's mobile phone.
- The update allows for direct customization on the car's dashboard, reducing the need to interact with a mobile device.
- It is anticipated that the feature will only be available while the vehicle is parked.
- Users will be able to select different vehicle shapes and colors for their avatar.
- Synchronization between the phone and car will become bidirectional and instantaneous.
- This change is part of Google's effort to align mobile app functionality with in-car systems and improve the user experience.
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