The new version of Android Auto

Google has recently released the stable version of Android Auto 11.2, which is now available to all users following its brief beta period last week.

This new version includes two significant updates that had been previously announced. First, there is an innovation in the design of the Google Assistant, which is now more harmoniously integrated into the vehicle’s control panel. The Assistant can be activated via the microphone button or the car’s controls, and its interface appears on the button panel or on the side panel, depending on the configuration of Android Auto. This change aims to prevent the Assistant from obstructing the map view, which many users will consider a significant improvement.

The second novelty is an overheating alert notification for the mobile phone. This feature, which was already introduced in the beta version, informs users if their phone is overheating while using Android Auto. This feature is particularly useful as phone overheating is a common problem when using Android Auto, especially in wireless connection modes and simultaneous charging, which can slow down the device and affect the user experience.

In addition, the notification suggests turning off the phone’s screen to help reduce overheating. If this is not enough, it is recommended to take additional measures, such as repositioning the phone to avoid…