One of my major Android Auto frustrations is finally getting fixed

New Android Auto updates revealed at Google IO 2022There's good news for Android Auto users, as updates for the in-car, phone-mirroring system announced during Google IO 2022 have revealed a new-look UI and better functionality.And it's about time.Google made a number of Android Automotive OS and Android Auto update announcements on Thursday, and the one which really caught my attention was the new UI for the later system, which allows the interface to seamless scale to any screen-size in your car - as shown by the GIF above. Google's clear navigation and real-time traffic makes driving abroad so much simpler, while integrations with Spotify and WhatsApp keep me entertained and in-touch.It's not a perfect system, and I'm constantly frustrated whenever I link Android Auto in a new car and it uses only part of the screen available, often leaving a chunk of display redundant.With the advancements of in-car tech, expedited by the uptick in electric vehicles (EVs) which are boasting ever increasing screen sizes, there's an awful lot of real estate to play with, and Auto is finally about to take advantage.Even in my personal car, a Kia Niro, I'm looking forward to Android Auto filling the entirety of the central display as currently it fills roughly two thirds, leaving the final third unused.The ability for Auto to intelligently scale to whatever screen size and orientation it's being shown on will allow it to display more app functions at once, reducing the distraction of having to switch between them, while also providing larger, clearer visuals.The new UI will prioritize "core user needs", which means alongside mapping, you'll also see your other commonly used applications such as podcasts, music and audiobooks.Once the update rolls out, Android Auto will also share relevant, contextual alerts and suggestions, such as the option to share your arrival time with others and reply to messages or missed calls with a single tap.This Android Auto update won't solve everyone's bug-bears, but it's a huge positive step in the right direction for me.Google says the update will roll out globally "just in time for summer", which means it should be imminent (May / June 2022).