We had to wait a little longer than usual but Android Auto 11.8 is here and straight to the stable release, without any beta in between. The update comes about two weeks after the stable Android Auto 11.7 release.

Google is once again skipping the Android Auto beta, something that is becoming increasingly common. In addition to fixing issues with WhatsApp and voice commands, the new version also A useful change in Google Maps.

You can now update to Android Auto 11.8

It’s time to update your Android Auto app and the good news is that the new version spreads all over the world, with or without beta. It is one of the rare cases where the new version is released directly to everyone without going through the beta program.

The new version comes after a tumultuous few weeks where Android Auto had issues with voice commands and integration with WhatsApp. In its list of known Android Auto bugs, Google states: WhatsApp error has already been resolved.

Google Maps in Android Auto 11.8

As always, we tested Android Auto 11.8 with the aim of finding new features, and although the system itself is identical in appearance, there is a difference in Google Maps in Android Auto: Shortcuts for Home and Work in the search bar.

These two shortcuts, which sometimes appear mixed in with other target suggestions that Google thinks might interest us, now appear. most prominent among others with a different background color.

Android Auto 11.8 is currently distributed through Google Play, so it is possible that it has already been updated on your mobile phone. The new version is version 11.8.6416 and These are the update steps:

• First, check which version of Android Auto you have; because this version may have been updated without your knowledge.
• If you still don’t have Android Auto 11.8, open Google Play and tap your profile photo, then Manage apps and device. then press Update all.
• If you still don’t see the update, visit the Android Auto 11.8 page on APKMirror and download the file to your mobile phone.
• Open the file (it will open with the package installer) and press . Update when asked.

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