Android Auto received an upgrade with the update rolling out to users bringing a change regarding its interface of the media player. Version 13.4 employs a bundle of improvements designed to effectively change the look and feel of the user interface browsing through the media. It is one of the major fallouts accompanying the last year’s revamping of the platform which has provided android auto users with refreshed alternatives for in car entertainment.
What’s New in the Media Player UI?
While installing the new model the interface configuration adds an abundance of other features which were specifically aimed to provide better user experience, while operating the media player features and controls.
Album Art Size Decrease: To facilitate better user experience the album art size has been significantly increased and now it is being displayed on the left of the window.
Relocated Progress Bar: The media file’s progress is displayed in the right corner of the album art allowing the user to easily identify which part of the song they are.
Full-Width Buttons: There has been an alteration on how the controller manages to display controls, one control moving more in that case wider opening in the monitor.
New Font Style: The interface has undergone various font styles with the most recent typeface being used bringing a touch of neatness in the display.
It is not the first time the word moderation or adding more emphasis to a specific aspect of the design has been brought. The user might feel the change resulted for the long vertical space to becoming a bit too minimalistic or even lackluster.
A Unified Look for All Supportive Streaming Application
While the image captures the Spotify interface, such alterations are anticipated to extend to other streaming applications that are an Android Auto enable including Youtube Music and Apple Music. This brings a chance to the folks who heavily use these platforms as they will also get the same upgraded UI irrespective of which platform they are using.
Thoughts about Head the Features to be Considered Afterwards
There has also been some speculative features who’s media control unknown in the release process between search and development. One such trait titled as “Car Media” could be a feature that permitted the android auto to control the in-built car media, such as radio stations. While there is no clarity on whether google would roll out this feature or have in the works, the new UI pictures are evidence that if they chose too they could do so in the media world.
What is the Way of Getting the Update
Android Auto version 13.4 is now being gradually rolled out. The features that are a part of the update may become available to users after they download the update. If you do not see the changes immediately do not lose your cool instead wait a few weeks for the changes required to be implemented.
A car experience reimagined
In one of the recent updates made by Google, the company focuses on improving the motorist experience on Android Auto. The improved media player will be useful to motorists who use the platform to listen to music and podcasts and maintain Android Auto’s growth as an in-vehicle connectivity enhancement.
