Android Auto 4.7 prepares hiding apps, adds media notifications [APK Insight]

Android Auto’s new redesign surfaces all compatible apps on your homescreen, and that can feel understandably cluttered at times. Now, the latest update to Android Auto is preparing homescreen customization and more.

About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google may or may not ever ship these features, and our interpretation of what they are may be imperfect. We’ll try to enable those that are closer to being finished, however, to show you how they’ll look in the case that they do ship. With that in mind, read on.

Rolling out now, Android Auto v4.7 doesn’t change much for the end user. There’s a new toggle in the settings that turns on media notifications within the Android Auto notification tab. That notification tab was just added in the latest redesign, and having media notifications appear there should be handy for any apps that natively support Android Auto.

Android Auto prepares homescreen customization

Beyond that, there are strings in this version of the app that hint at coming homescreen customization for Android Auto’s launcher. This, however, would only be to hide icons on the homescreen. There’s nothing just yet that hints at wallpapers or any further customization to the launcher.

Reconnect to update screen

New in-app tutorial

It appears that Google is also adding a new in-app tutorial for the new Android Auto experience. The strings mention that this is a “first run” experience, which means it will probably be similar to the current Android Auto tutorial.

Find your apps

Find your apps

To use voice, tap the mic

To use voice, tap the mic or say \u201cHey Google\u201d

To use voice, tap mic or press talk button

To use voice, tap the mic or press the talk button

To use voice, tap mic or press button on steering wheel

For voice, tap mic or press and hold talk button

To use voice, tap the mic or press and hold the talk button

For voice, tap mic or press and hold button on steering wheel

How to update?

Android Auto 4.7 is rolling out now via the Play Store.

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Author: Ben Schoon
Source: 9TO5Google