Android Auto gets a fresh take on Google Maps navigation, teases more Gemini at the Android Show

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At Android Show 2026, Google unveiled a redesigned Google Maps for Android Auto with edge-to-edge views and 3D navigation.
Android Auto is getting more personalization, plus parked-car entertainment upgrades like 60fps Full HD video and Dolby Atmos.
Gemini is rolling out more widely to cars, with future updates planned for messaging help and food-ordering tasks.
Google’s moves signal a push toward more visual, customized, and assistant-driven in-car experiences across more vehicles.
