Good has recently released a new beta version of Android Auto for version 14.2. This update does not change anything physically for users to see. However, Google has introduced something quite interesting in the background. According to 9to5Google, some lines of code in the new software suggest that Google may be working on a feature that would enable smart glasses support for Android Auto. If this comes to fruition, how we navigate and use other features when driving could change entirely.
What Was Found in the Update
When developers looked through the code of Android Auto 14.2, they found something new. There’s now a setting called “Glasses.” Two lines in the code mention it:
Glasses
Start navigation to launch Glasses
The wording sounds strange. What does “Start navigation to launch Glasses” mean? It’s not very clear. But in the Hindi version of the app, the message makes more sense. It says:
“To view navigation on smart glasses, start navigation.”
This makes it sound like Android Auto will send directions to a pair of smart glasses. That way, drivers could see turn-by-turn directions right in front of them — without looking at the car screen.
Why Smart Glasses Make Sense
Android Auto helps drivers stay focused. It shows useful info like maps, music, calls, and messages — all in a safe way.
Smart glasses could take this even further. Instead of glancing at a dashboard, you could see directions through the glasses. It’s like a heads-up display, but wearable.
Google recently showed off a new prototype for Android XR glasses. XR means “extended reality,” a mix of virtual and real-world tech. Google didn’t give a release date yet, but the timing fits. Maybe these new glasses will work with Android Auto.
What We Know and Don’t Know
Here’s what we know so far:
- The latest Android Auto code mentions smart glasses.
- Navigation may be the first feature to work with them.
- The system might show directions on your glasses while you drive.
But there’s still a lot we don’t know:
- We don’t know which glasses Google plans to use.
- We don’t know when the feature will launch.
- We also don’t know if it will work with third-party glasses or only Google’s own product.
A Safer Way to Drive?
This could be a big step forward. Smart glasses can help drivers keep their eyes on the road. You wouldn’t need to look down at your phone or screen anymore. Directions and alerts would be right there in front of you.
Other tech companies like Apple and Meta are also working on smart wearables. So it makes sense that Google is doing the same. Android Auto may soon move from your dashboard to your glasses.
Final Thoughts
Google hasn’t said anything official yet. But the code in the new update tells us something is coming. Smart glasses and Android Auto might soon work together. If that happens, driving could become safer and smarter. No need to glance at screens. Just wear your glasses and go. We’ll keep watching for more updates. For now, this is a sneak peek at what could be the future of in-car tech.
Source: Giz China
