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Android Auto 18.0 Beta Rolls Out, Hints at "Cielo" Redesign
Key points
- Android Auto 18.0 beta is rolling out with bug fixes.
- New code asset "cielo_launcher" appeared in the update.
- "Cielo" may be the codename for the next major redesign.
- The redesign is expected to cover more display area and support widgets.
Android Auto 18.0 Beta Release
Google has initiated the beta rollout of Android Auto 18.0. This update primarily focuses on bug fixes and does not introduce new user-facing features. It serves as an incremental update in the ongoing development of the platform.
Cielo Redesign Indications
A teardown of the Android Auto 18.0 APK revealed a new asset named "cielo_launcher." This finding strengthens previous indications that "Cielo" is the codename for an upcoming major redesign of Android Auto. References to "cielo" have been present in Android Auto's flags since at least version 15.7.
The term "launcher" directly suggests that "Cielo" will replace the current "Coolwalk" dashboard, similar to how "Coolwalk_launcher" appeared in code during the development of the 2023 redesign. Prior mentions of "cielo" in updates also referenced screen layouts, aligning with expectations for a design that utilizes more display area and supports widgets.
Ongoing Development, No Imminent Release
While the 18.0 update continues to build towards the "Cielo" redesign, there is no indication that the new interface is imminent. The update also includes continued development around light/dark theme features, which have been in progress for an extended period and are not yet live.
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Reporting from
Google has begun rolling out Android Auto 18.0 in beta, an update that primarily contains bug fixes but also includes new code references to "cielo_launcher." This suggests continued development of a major redesign, potentially codenamed "Cielo," which is expected to replace the "Coolwalk" interface.