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Android Auto more widely rolling out updates for Spotify and YouTube Music apps
Android Auto users are receiving updates for their media apps including Spotify and YouTube Music. The Spotify app now features a broader rollout of a redesigned music player, which includes a blurred album art background and reorganized buttons that enhance usability. In contrast, some users of YouTube Music have reported problems with the 'Library' tab disappearing, although this can be resolved by resetting the app. This update aims to improve user experience while addressing minor issues that users have encountered.
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Published 2 Jul 2026, 18:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Spotify's redesign includes a Material 3 tracking bar and reorganized buttons.
- Updated designs are also rolling out to YouTube Music and Pocket Casts.
- Some users experience issues with YouTube Music's 'Library' tab disappearing.
- Resetting the app resolves the library tab issue for affected users.
- The design updates had been in beta before being widely released.
Interesting facts
- The new Spotify design features blurred album art for a modern look.
- The updated player design has been tested since January before the rollout.
- The introduction of a 'Thumbs Down' icon signifies enhanced user feedback options.