Google has officially acknowledged a series of troubling issues affecting users of its Pixel 9 series smartphones in relation to Android Auto. At the same time, the tech giant has made strides to resolve ongoing 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity problems that have frustrated many users.

Android Auto has a history of complications, which is why Google frequently rolls out updates to tackle these challenges. The latest update, Android Auto 13.3, has recently been deployed and aims to address various concerns, particularly a misleading notification regarding 5GHz Wi-Fi support. Users who received alerts stating their phones lacked this capability were left perplexed, especially since 5GHz Wi-Fi is only essential for wireless connections — wired connections do not require it. This notification issue has been under review in Google's support forums and has evidently impacted numerous users.

In addition to resolving the Wi-Fi issue, Google is also investigating multiple ongoing problems affecting Android Auto users, notably some troubling cases specific to the Pixel 9 series. Reports indicate that users are experiencing distorted call audio during calls when connected to Android Auto, as well as unexpected disconnections from the service, leaving them frustrated during their drives. Unfortunately, there is currently no known fix for these issues, but Google has confirmed that they are aware and actively investigating the situation.

While many users can now enjoy a more stable connection thanks to the recent updates, others are still on edge as they await solutions for their specific Pixel 9 experiences. Google has made waves recently as they continue to develop Android Auto, with previous updates already tackling frustrating wireless stuttering issues.

For the latest on Android Auto’s feature enhancements and more mysterious updates, stay tuned! You won't want to miss what Google has planned next, especially with whispers of upcoming weather app integrations and more personalized vehicle experiences in the works.