Something Google loves to do with Android Auto is improve and update it periodically. All in order to provide a variety of functions designed to be safe and easy to use while driving. These updates usually include new features, Performance improvements and bug fixes to give users an increasingly better experience. The latest Android Auto update, version 11.3, brings one of the most innovative features in terms of driving safety: message summaries generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
AI is put at the service of driving safety in Android Auto with the new version 11.3. Below, we explain what the Android Auto message summary function is and how it works.
How message summaries work in Android Auto 11.3
When a driver receives a notification of a new message, they have the option to ask Android Auto to read a summary of the conversation aloud. The AI analyzes the content of pending messages and creates a synthesis that summarizes the most important things.
For example, if Juan sends 3 messages to María asking what time they will meet for today's appointment, instead of reading each message, the assistant will say out loud something like the following instead of reading each message: "Juan asked you what time will be left for today's appointment.
So, just by listening to a brief summary, the driver can quickly understand the context and content of the conversation, without taking your eyes off the road.
The AI behind message summaries
This new feature is made possible by advances in AI-based natural language models.. Android Auto uses algorithms capable of analyzing human language in messages and determining the central idea and the most relevant details.
Then, synthesize these findings into short, concise sentences to create a summary that captures the main point without overwhelming the driver with unnecessary details.
For now, summaries are available in English only, the language model is expected to be progressively improved to extend support to more languages.
A step forward in driving safety
Android Auto's AI message summaries represent a breakthrough in Driving safety, a priority for both Google and car manufacturers.
Paying attention in traffic prevents accidents. But constant notifications and the desire to stay connected can lead drivers to check their phones, putting them at risk.
Android Auto 11.3 message summaries let you stay on top of important conversations without having to check your phone. Point for AI, which brings you closer to safer driving.
Other features in development
In addition to AI message digests, Android Auto is working on gradually rolling out other previously announced features.
For example, in future updates we expect the Zoom integration to join video calls from the car screen.
Also planned is a redesign of settings and menus following the Material You aesthetic, which adapts to the colors of the wallpaper. Finally, users will be able to choose the app that opens by default when connecting the phone, instead of always launching Google Maps.
We will continue to pay attention to Android Auto updates, informing about the news that improve security and user experience.