Android Auto Beta Update Hints at Integration with Smart Glasses

A recent beta update for Android Auto is subtly hinting at a possible integration with smart glasses—but the details remain vague for now.

🔍 What’s Going On?

According to an APK Insight analysis, Google has uploaded a new version of the Android Auto app (v14.2 beta) to the Play Store. By decompiling the APK (Android application file), analysts found lines of code suggesting upcoming features—though it's important to note that these features may never be officially released.

Among the most intriguing discoveries is a reference that suggests Android Auto could be preparing for some level of compatibility or interaction with glasses—possibly smart eyewear. However, it’s not clear how deep this integration might go or what the user experience could look like.

🛠 Behind-the-Scenes Hints

This update doesn’t introduce any visible changes for users yet. But under the hood, the code reveals:

• A reference to setting a default music provider for the Assistant (likely Google's Gemini).

• Continued work on changing the term “car” to “vehicle” in the UI—extending even to phone screen pop-ups, where users are now prompted to “continue setup on the vehicle’s screen.”

🕶️ Smart Glasses Involvement?

The “glasses” reference is just a breadcrumb at this point. It could mean anything from heads-up display support to real-time navigation in AR-style smart glasses. But without more context, it’s all speculative.

🚗 What’s Next?

Hopefully, future Android Auto updates will shed more light on this potential feature. For now, it remains an interesting but unclear sign of what could be on the horizon for in-car navigation and wearable tech integration.