Google widely rolls out Android Auto 14.4 update
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Google's latest Android Auto 14.4 update is rolling out to more users, but don't expect big new features. The main focus is on a cleaner, more modern design thanks to the new Material 3 style.
What's new?
You'll notice smoother animations, updated color themes, and sleeker icons in both light and dark modes—including a refreshed Google Assistant icon. It's all about making things look and feel nicer while you drive.
Driving mode removed for some users
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S22/S23/S24 or Pixel 8a-9, Google Assistant's Driving Mode has been removed with this update—possibly to make room for future features like Gemini (which isn't live yet). For now, most changes are visual or behind-the-scenes; nothing majorly different in how you use it day-to-day.