Android Auto's Wavy Audio Line Sparks User Controversy

Google's Android Auto update has left users divided over its new media player design. The redesign, based on Material 3, features a wavy audio line that some find easier to use than the old flat progress bar.

The change is part of a slow rollout, with some users reporting they only see the updated design on certain phones. There doesn't appear to be a way to turn back to the old design once it's been introduced.

Some users praise the new design for its accessibility benefits, saying it makes it easier to tell when something is playing while driving. However, others lament the loss of the familiar flat progress bar and have asked if there's a way to disable the squiggly line.