Google's Android Auto Teases Future with Smart Glasses Integration

Android Auto Update Hints at Navigation with ‘Glasses’

Google's latest beta update for Android Auto, version 14.2, hints at potential integration with smart glasses for navigation. While the update itself doesn't introduce any user-facing changes, the underlying code reveals strings related to a new 'Glasses' feature.

• New Feature Strings: The update includes options like ‘Glasses’ and ‘Start navigation to launch Glasses,’ suggesting that this feature is tied to navigation. A Hindi translation of these strings provides more clarity, indicating that it allows users to view navigation on smart glasses by starting the navigation process.
• Safety and Usability: Given Android Auto’s focus on providing a safe driving experience, integrating smart glasses could enhance the usability and safety of navigation for drivers. This integration aligns with Google's recent showcase of an Android XR glasses prototype, though no release date has been announced.
• Ongoing Development: The exact nature and timeline of this feature remain unclear, but future updates to Android Auto are expected to provide more details.