Android Auto’s music player is about to look a lot more expressive

Key Highlights

• Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar.
• The updated media UI adds visual flair to the playback interface but hasn’t rolled out publicly yet.
• The change is part of a broader effort to standardize the media playback experience on Android Auto.
• Android Auto has been working on several changes in the pipeline for media apps.
• We’ve seen the likes of Spotify and YouTube Music test out the new Media Playback template, giving them a consistent look and experience.