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  • Android Auto adds Material 3 Expressive wavy progress bar to media UI
    December 22, 2025, 5:00 AM EST. Android Auto v15.9.6551 packs code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar in the media player UI. The update signals a broader push to standardize the media playback experience across apps. Google hasn't rolled it out publicly yet, and the templated media app layout isn't in the stable branch. A teaser build shows the new bar's prominent, wave-like motion, echoing Pixel UI cues and bringing more life to playback controls. We'll watch for a wider rollout as developers adapt their apps and Google completes the release.