Android Auto gets AI summaries and suggestions

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Android Auto is another feature getting spruced up. Its new AI update allows it to summarize long messages or conversations so you can stay focused on driving while staying in touch. It can also smartly recommend replies and actions based on the situation, such as offering to share your ETA when someone asks about your arrival time.

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Android Auto now adds 3D buildings to navigation by default

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More Android Auto users can now enjoy a more realistic navigation experience with 3D buildings, thanks to a new update. The feature is now enabled by default and works in light mode, according to 9to5Google. 

Google Maps has been displaying 3D buildings in some cities for years, but they were not visible during navigation. Now, Android Auto users can see them while driving, which can help them orient themselves better in unfamiliar places.

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Google Assistant gets a new look on Android Auto

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Android Auto brings a new design for Google Assistant. Version 10.0 of the feature shows a glowing animation with Google colours when you use voice commands. It's similar to the design first seen on Pixel phones (and then brought to all Android devices). The Google Assistant logo appears beside the All Apps button, while the voice command text appears above the taskbar.

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GM to phase out Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in EVs

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GM's electric vehicles will lose access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, starting with the 2024 Chevy Blazer EV. Instead, the carmaker's EVs will rely on Android Automotive and its apps. EV owners will get eight years of free Google Assistant and Google Maps without an extra charge. But GM hasn't mentioned what you'll pay to use the features afterward.

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