Android Auto 6.0: news and changes coming to the connected car

Android Auto 6.0 seems to be just around the corner. Will it bring radical changes or just a facelift?

At the moment, there are no official confirmations from Google, but you can have a preview of the possible functions that the new version of Android Auto will bring, thanks to the leaks that are shared on Reddit.

Most of the new features aim to offer more customization options, both in the interface and in its functionality.In this way, not only the user experience is improved, but it also allows you to take advantage of the full potential of Android Auto in different contexts.

Do you want to know what is it about? We tell you all the possible news of Android 6.0 in detail.

Wallpapers for Android Auto

If you want something more inspiring than the traditional Android Auto wallpaper, you're in luck, because you can have a series of wallpapersmore colorful. Although you won't be able to use your own images, you will have an assortment of themed wallpapers to choose from, as you see in the image:

So it will only be a matter of one click and you will have a different background to enjoy. And a plus that is added to this novelty is that the colors will change according to the mode (Night – Day) established for Android Auto.The Xda guys have shared the backgrounds so you can take a look.

More options for the Google Assistant in Android Auto

The dynamics proposed by this novelty will become essential for intensive users of Android Auto, as it will simplify the process and save them a few clicks.

If the leaks are correct, the ability to add custom action shortcuts and voice commands in Google Assistant will be added . And perhaps this is complemented by the famous Google Assistant routines within Android Auto, which will allow you to create automated tasks. An ideal dynamic to take advantage of performing actions hands-free.

And of course, you can also include shortcuts to compatible apps. So you'll have many more options for using the Google Assistant within Android Auto.

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Multidisplay, to use the mobile as a secondary screen

One of the features that would be included in the Android 6.0 package is Multidisplay. What is it about? This would allow the mobile and car screen to work together. Yes, you can create a kind of extended desktop, since you can expand the screen of your mobile to that of your car

And in this dynamic of using the mobile screen as a secondary, you can be in "multitasking" mode from Android Auto, since it gives the possibility, for example, of browsing Google Maps on a screen while you see the Spotify media controls on the other.

If this function comes to fruition, it would be one of the most interesting features of this new version of Android.

Support for VOIP calls on Android Auto

For this dynamic to work in Android Auto it will use applications compatible with VoIP, for example, WhatsApp or some of the options of Google, such as Meet or Duo.

So if someone, for example, sends you a WhatsApp message, you can choose to call that person directly from your car panel, without using your mobile. But remember that you will be using WhatsApp, so you will depend on the mobile internet.

In addition to all these functions, there will also some changes to the interface, although don't expect a complete renovation. And on the other hand, Google seems to be working on some dynamics that take advantage of the entire screen, so you will have more relevant information in one place.

At the moment, there is no official confirmation, so we will have to wait and see how Android Auto 6.0 surprises us