Android Auto tests Quick Settings and hilarious weather view
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is testing a new quick settings menu for Android Auto, with code hints pointing to a "Do Not Disturb" tile that can be toggled on or off within the car UI.
- This Do Not Disturb feature is not yet user-facing but has been manually activated by Android Authority, showing it appears in the notification tray.
- Another hidden feature in Android Auto 17.6 is a playful "Jimothy mode," featuring a viral raccoon with weather animations over the music widget, though it is unlikely to be officially released.
- The "Jimothy mode" is seen as a fun, meme-based addition, with suggestions that a similar weather display featuring "Froggy" could be a practical and enjoyable update for consistent weather info.
- Android Auto continues to receive updates, including a redesigned logo and expanded features like immersive navigation and a speedometer, maintaining its position as a leading in-car entertainment system.
