Android Auto is set to receive a new feature that will allow users to view a speedometer, speed limits, and traffic signals—such as stop signs and traffic lights—on their vehicle’s display without needing to set a specific destination. This update is part of a broader set of improvements for Android Auto, including a more adaptive user interface introduced at the I/O 2026 event, an upgraded media player, and the addition of Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing and editing documents. While these updates have been generally well received, some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the replacement of Google Assistant with Gemini, a new AI model developed by Google. According to Mishaal Rahman, a community engagement manager at Android, the continuous display of speed-related information is still being rolled out and is not yet available to all users. The feature has been a long-standing user request, as the current speedometer in Android Auto only appears when a route is started on Google Maps. Without a destination, users cannot view speed limits, stop signs, or traffic lights, which many consider important for safe driving. Google has not yet announced a specific date for when the feature will be widely available. Users interested in checking if the feature is enabled on their devices can look for it by clicking on their profile picture in the top right corner of the Android Auto interface, then navigating to Navigation > Car Route Options > Speedometer. For now, users are encouraged to keep their Google Maps and Android Auto apps updated to ensure they have the latest features as they become available. This feature has been in development for some time. Google first introduced a basic speedometer on Android Auto this summer, but it was limited in functionality. The same feature has been available on Google Maps for iPhones and Apple CarPlay for over two years. Waze, which Google acquired in 2013, had already offered this functionality to users before the acquisition, highlighting the long-standing demand for real-time driving information.