Google launches Android Auto 13.9 update soon after the last one – What’s Different?

Google has surprised everyone by releasing a new Android Auto update, version 13.9, just days after the last one. But don’t get too excited—it’s not packed with big changes. Normally, Google updates Android Auto about once a month. However, this time, they’ve quickly pushed out version 13.9 to the beta testing group, right after version 13.8 moved out of beta. So, what’s new this time? Not much in terms of exciting features.

The Android Auto 13.9 update mainly tweaks the words used in the app. You’ll notice small changes in how things are written. For example, the app now says “vehicle” instead of “car” in many spots. This shift started earlier with version 13.5 and continues here.

Here’s an example:

• Old version: “Android Auto will resume when your car’s parked. Already parked? Engage the parking brake.”
• New version: “Android Auto will resume when your vehicle’s parked. Already parked? Engage the parking brake.”

Other small updates include:

• “To begin, pick Android Auto on your vehicle screen.”
• “To keep going, use your vehicle screen, or hit Disconnect to stop.”
• “Your phone might not link to a vehicle if USB debugging is active. Turn it off in Developer Options.”
• “Tap here to find out how to update your vehicle’s software.”
• “Display weather on your vehicle screen using your phone’s location.”

There are many more little changes like these, but we won’t list them all. Some of them were first seen in the 13.5 beta update. Google likely slipped in some bug fixes too, though it’s unclear if they tackle ongoing problems like wireless connection glitches. We’ll have to wait and see if users notice any improvements. The Android Auto 13.9 update is starting to roll out now, but it might take time to reach everyone. Keep an eye out for it!