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Google might be preparing to overhaul GameSnacks for Android Auto, according to a recent report. The change would eliminate the navigation rail from both the GameSnacks menu and the games themselves, making it more consistent with other Android Auto games that already operate in full-screen mode. This is part of Google's intensified push for gaming within Android Auto, as the platform has recently moved games out of beta and made them generally available.

However, there's currently an inconsistency: while standard Android Auto games occupy the entire car display, GameSnacks leaves the navigation rail visible alongside them. Google appears to be addressing this issue. This story comes from the exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage provided by Android Authority's Authority Insights section.

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