Google released Android Auto 16.3 beta. Its code reveals what features we can look forward to Home News Google released Android Auto 16.3 beta with hints of upcoming features in the code Traces of a light theme and video app support have appeared in the application Google announced video apps back in May 2025, but a specific launch date is still missing Sdílejte: Adam Kurfürst Published: 18. 2. 2026 11:30 Advertisement The popular tool for mirroring a smartphone to a car display has received another update in the beta channel. Although Android Auto 16.3 brings no visible new features for regular users, its code hides interesting hints of what Google is currently working on. Light Theme Still in Development Editors at 9to5Google, while analyzing the code of the new version, came across the string „Coolwalk__use_light_dark_theme_focus_input”, which suggests ongoing work on the interface’s light theme. This feature has been in development for over a year, so its appearance in the code does not yet mean we should expect it anytime soon. Video Apps on the Horizon More interesting is the string „CradleFeature__allow_video_apps”, which relates to video app support in Android Auto. Google officially announced this feature in May 2025, but has not yet revealed a specific launch date or details on its functionality. It can be assumed that video playback will only be possible when the vehicle is parked. The stable version of Android Auto 16.2 is currently rolling out to users, while version 16.3 is only available in the beta program for now. Which video app are you most looking forward to in Android Auto? Source: 9to5Google About the author Adam Kurfürst Adam studuje na gymnáziu a technologické žurnalistice se věnuje od svých 14 let. Pakliže pomineme jeho vášeň pro chytré telefony, tablety a příslušenství, rád se… More about the author Sdílejte: Aktualizace Android Auto Google You might be interested in Google failed to keep the Fitbit Edge tracker under wraps. It's expected to arrive with its own GPS and up to 7 days of battery life Adam Kurfürst 06:36 Google is cutting down free Gemini features. Get ready for this change Adam Kurfürst 4. 10. Google Messages stopped delivering photos and GIFs via RCS. A fix is already heading to users Adam Kurfürst 4. 10. Gemini Live now advises where to point the camera. Guided Vision also helps with small print Jakub Kárník 4. 10. Google Leak: Gemini 4 Reportedly Struggles with Some Programming Tasks. Company Denies It Jakub Kárník 2. 10. This is what the Pixel 11a should look like. Leaked renders show a familiar design Adam Kurfürst 1. 10.