More and more drivers use Android Auto to replace the system that comes by default in their car, and the brands are realizing it; Therefore, more and more manufacturers bet on Android Automotive.
The Android Operating System version for cars is designed to offer the advantages of Android Auto, Like the Apps ecosystemat the same time that it is able to connect and control vehicle systems.
At first, few manufacturers were willing to use Android Automotive, for fear of losing control over the experience and design of their systems. Google reacted, offering more Personalization possibilities in the interface.
Therefore, we often do not know if a car has Android Automotive, because Each manufacturer can modify the interface to fit the style of their own apps and systems. And now, another step has been taken in that direction.
And is that the apps that are pre -installed in Android Automotive too They can adopt a different design to which all users have for default; And the first app to adopt another manufacturer’s style is Google Maps.
Polestar, one of the first brands that bet on Android Automotive, has announced A special version of Google Mapswhich has a more consistent interface with the rest of the interface of its system.
It must be clarified that the changes are not revolutionary, and they are more aesthetic than anything else; The first image shared by Polestar in his official LinkedIn account reveals some of these changes, and are small but notable.
The new version of Google Maps for Polestar cars
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For example, The shape of the buttons of the Google Maps interface has changed in this exclusive version of Polestar, as well as the colors used in the interface; Changes apply to both normal and dark mode.
The good news is that this app is still Google Maps, and It works exactly the same than in any other car. The only difference is that drivers will now feel a higher level of exclusivity when using the app.
The final result should make Google Maps app Better lace with the rest of the systemand probably the rest of Google pre -installed apps will also receive similar changes in the future.
In Polestar’s words, this new design creates A “more balanced” appearance within the interface General user of the touch screens system. The company confirms that it is a “subtle” change, but that generates “harmony” between usability and aesthetics.
Obviously, this news will be more interesting for Polestar drivers, but it can also have important consequences for users who have cars from other brands, When this change extends.
At the moment, all Polestar models with Android Automotive will receive the new Google Maps interface, which will be part of a new system update that will be launched over the next few weeks.
