What’s New in Android Auto 14.5 Beta? Full Feature Breakdown (APK Download)

Android Auto 14.5 beta has just been released, bringing stability improvements, one confirmed feature, and a preview of many more enhancements planned for the future of in-car software. While Apple recently introduced its high-end CarPlay Ultra — showcasing stunning visuals and custom graphics for speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and more — Google is keeping pace. Upcoming additions to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in include Gemini Live, new app categories, and support for video playback.

According to Google, the Android development team is working on integrating their advanced AI assistant along with a wider range of apps, including video content, across both Android Auto and Google built-in systems.

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What’s new in Android Auto 14.5 Update?

Through our APK Breakdown series, we have previously revealed several upcoming features for various Android apps. The latest revelation relates to Android Auto is an overflow button for easier navigation and option selection on the car head units.

Overflow

Overflow feature on Android Auto is coming. This will make navigation the Android Auto on your car head unit much easier.

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<public type=”drawable” name=”m3_overflow_item_checkbox”/>

<public type=”attr” name=”layout_overflowIcon”/>
<public type=”attr” name=”layout_overflowText”/>

<public type=”attr” name=”overflowLinearLayoutOverflowButtonStyle”/>
<public type=”attr” name=”overflowLinearLayoutPopupMenuStyle”/>
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Added support for more cars

Chinese carmaker Roewe and more Range Rover modes get as announced by Land Rover — New upgrade allows clients to access Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, bringing the latest infotainment capabilities to Range Rovers built between 2010‑2012.

Here’s the code we found:

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<public type=”drawable” name=”ic_oem_range_rover”/>

Android Auto adds Material 3 Expressive Design Code

Material 3 Expressive design is also coming to Android Auto. Google’s upcoming Material 3 Expressive design language is coming to Android Auto. This new design language, added in Android 16 by default, focuses on providing more emotional, engaging, and brand-reflective user interfaces. It builds upon the foundation of Material Design 3 (M3) by offering expanded theming, expressive shapes, motion, and component flexibility, allowing developers to create unique, memorable experiences that better align with a product’s identity and user expectations.

Material 3 Expressive is an improvement over existing Material 3 design, which Google has implemented across all Android apps. The Expressive design adds a gradient look to it and also adds some new animations for various actions like navigation, alert dialog, floating action button, search bar, toolbar, rail items, and much more!

New vibrant Theme for Android Auto

The Android Auto’s theme has also become quite vibrant, including the dark mode and light mode themes. Interestingly, the Google Assistant icon has also discontinued the blue theme and replaced it with a new flat material 3 icons. The icons and wallpapers will apply from your phone.

Android Auto new Material 3 vibrant theme 1 — Android Auto new Material 3 vibrant theme

Android Auto new Material 3 vibrant theme 2 — Android Auto new Material 3 vibrant theme

Note: Screenshots achieved using HUR Reloaded.

Gemini assistant for cars showcased

Google I/O 2025 officially announced integration of Gemini Live assistant for vehicles; enabling natural voice conversations and seamless multitasking through intuitive voice commands.

We have detailed how Gemini works on Android Auto in this article. Also, download Android Auto update to get Gemini

Gemini for Cars will allow drivers to:

Engage in natural conversations with their vehicles
Find charging stations through conversational requests
Navigate to locations mentioned in emails or other communications
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously using only voice commands

Here’s a demo of how Gemini looks like on Android Auto:

Gemini Live for Android Auto

The Gemini Live feature introduces a more conversational AI experience that’s perfectly suited for driving. By simply saying “Hey Google, let’s talk,” drivers can engage Gemini in brainstorming sessions or get assistance with important matters.

This functionality will be available on Android Auto-compatible vehicles in the coming months and will reach cars with Google built-in later this year, including models like the new Lincoln Nautilus, Renault R5, and Honda Passport.

Future of for Android Auto

Google has outlined several exciting developments coming later this year:

Video apps support on Android Auto: Starting with phones running Android 16 on select compatible cars, enabling minimal steps for distributing parked experiences if your app is already adaptive.
Expanded app compatibility: For Android Automotive OS cars running Android 14+ with Google built-in, thousands of adaptive mobile apps are expected to become compatible in the next phase of the Car Ready Mobile Apps Program.
Updated design documentation: New visualizations of car app quality guidelines and integration paths will simplify the design process for automotive applications.
Expanded Google Play Services: For cars with Google built-in, features like Passkeys, Credential Manager APIs, and Quick Share will enable more seamless cross-device experiences.
Audio-only mode for video apps: For cars with Google built-in, an audio-only listening feature for video applications while driving is in development.

Download Android Auto 14.5 Beta

Google is also making significant changes to the Android Auto app. The shift towards Split APKs or (multiple APKs) format for Android Auto, which enhances compatibility with several Android devices and reduce app size. This approach ensures that bundled APKs only install components specifically needed for your device, improving compatibility and performance.

Android Auto 14.5 beta update is now available for download, offering improved compatibility with Android devices and numerous bug fixes. However, the anticipated Gemini Live feature remains inactive for most Android phones, requiring further patience before testing.

So from now on, Android Auto will come in bundled APKs format. However, you can easily install it. But there’s an additional app you will need to download ins order to install the APKs, APKM, xAPK, even zip files.

Android Auto 14.5 beta download (arm64)

Sign up for Android Auto Beta

The Android Auto beta sign up is now available on Play Store. However, the latest version takes some time to reflect as it is a phased update. As an alternative, download APK from above or sign up for beta version here.