Android Auto 18 beta hints at 'Cielo' redesign and Gemini controls
Google has released Android Auto 18.0 beta, which hints at an upcoming "Cielo" redesign that could refresh the interface on car infotainment screens. The beta also indicates the platform is preparing Gemini personalization controls and new font technology that could improve readability. New Work Profile assets hint at a way to manage work notifications in the car, though none of these features have been confirmed for public release.
It signals that Google is readying a major Android Auto upgrade that could extend Gemini personalization into cars.
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TL;DR
- Google has released Android Auto 18.0 beta, hinting at Google’s upcoming “Cielo” redesign that could bring a refreshed interface to your car’s infotainment screen.
- The platform is preparing Gemini personalization controls and new font technology that could make it more useful and easier to read.
- New Work Profile assets hint at a way to manage work notifications in the car, although none of these features have been confirmed for public release yet.
Google seems to be getting ready for its major Android Auto upgrade, and its latest beta offers more clues about what drivers can expect from the platform.