Android Auto 17.8 has been released, though it does not include any obvious new features. The update was deployed on the stable channel just one week after the beta version 17.8.1638. The package, stamped 17.8.6638, appeared on APKMirror on the evening of September 25, and the deployment was confirmed two days later by autoevolution. The rollout is happening in successive waves, so users may need to wait if the update has not yet appeared on their devices. The version note consists of one line, consistent with a long-standing habit of Google. The code of Android Auto 17.8 reveals the foundations of Magic Cue, a proactive assistant for Pixel devices. Analysts from AndroidSage discovered a parameter named settings_magic_cue_enabled_default, which is related to Magic Cue. Magic Cue is designed to cross-reference Gmail, Calendar, Keep, or Messages to suggest the right information at the right time. Google had outlined the automotive version of this feature in May, demonstrating the sending of an address from a message notification. Other clues include a setting dedicated to the widgets displayed on the side of the guidance and the full import of the Material 3 Expressive palette, two design elements unveiled during the Android Show on May 12. Several drivers are seeing the cellular network indicator reappear, a feature that had been absent for months without explanation. Google has not officially announced this change, and user reports remain scattered. Additionally, Jimothy, the raccoon that became viral this summer and was included in the code of version 17.6 as a weather mascot, has been removed. Since September 22, enthusiasts of playful breaks can enjoy a dozen games that have exited beta, playable only when the vehicle is stopped. The most eager users may install the standalone APK, while others will wait for the games to appear on the Play Store.