Android Auto will let you place widgets beside apps in split-screen (about 1/3 of the display). Set up from 'Customize Earth' on phone—pick an app and widget; current beta may limit you to one widget.

Google has some new Android Auto features in the pipeline, including support for app widgets on the dashboard as ...

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