Today, the beta version of Android Auto 10 is ready for download. Users who have signed up for Google's testing programme will get it automatically. Anyone can try it by directly downloading the APK installer on their devices. Once the file is on the user's local storage, they can tap the launcher to start the update.
The step-by-step wizard shows you how to finish the process. If Android doesn't let you install apps from third-party sources, you may be asked for extra rights at the end.
About
Android Auto 10 Apk, Google did not release release notes for this update, so users will have to run Android Auto 10 to find out what's new. I already put the beta on my phone, but at first glance, there don't seem to be any big changes in the latest version.
Even though the version bump suggests a big release, Google probably worked on improvements behind the scenes. The latest version of Android Auto in the stable channel is 9.9, so the release of version 10 is a bit of a surprise.
Most users thought that Google would keep working on Android Auto with build 9.10, but the jump to version 10 could mean that the company is working on a lot of new features.
Since Google just finished rolling out Coolwalk, the work is likely in its early stages, and we shouldn't expect to see any major changes any time soon.
In January, the search giant Google said that Coolwalk would be changed. It lets people run multiple apps at the same time in cards that look like the CarPlay Dashboard. Coolwalk works on most car displays, no matter how big, clear, or wide they are. T
he card-based design makes it easy to navigate, listen to music, and make phone calls. The biggest card is for navigation apps, while Spotify and YouTube Music get smaller ones. Only when a phone call is going on does it show up on the screen.
Features
You can use Google Maps or Waze to get to your next location with real-time GPS navigation and traffic alerts.
Get real-time updates on your journey, your ETA, and any hazards.
Have Google Assistant check your calendar so you know where you need to be.
Set notes, find out what's going on in the world, and see how last night's game went.
Set a custom "do not disturb" message while driving to avoid being distracted.
Google Assistant lets you make calls and answer calls with just a tap.
Google Assistant lets you access your contacts folder and send and receive texts through SMS, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, WeChat, Kik, Google Allo, and many other messaging apps.
Manage your entertainment system like never before. You can use apps like Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, Napster Music, and Deezer to listen to your favourite music and podcasts. There are also many more apps for music, radio, news, sports news, audiobooks, and podcasts.
Conclusion
After beta testing is done, Android Auto 10 should start rolling out to the stable channel in the coming weeks. Testing usually doesn't take more than a couple of weeks, because Google has sped up the rate of releases by a lot in the last year.
So far, the beta programme works perfectly, giving power users access to new builds before they are ready for the stable channel. In exchange, users give Google feedback that helps improve the latest builds and fix bugs before they are released to the public. This makes it less likely that major bugs will happen.
