Android Auto users are running into a new problem with the Audible app. Beta testers report that the bug significantly degrades the audiobook experience on the road.
On Reddit, users say that when launching Audible in Android Auto, the interface sidebar flickers endlessly on and off. The app itself continues to play books without interruption, and audio quality remains unaffected.
But the constant UI flickering is highly distracting for drivers. Some users admit they'd rather drive in silence than put up with the glitch.
Notably, the bug appears to only affect Audible. Other popular services, users report, continue to work without similar issues.
The issue likely stems from the beta version of Android Auto, which Google recently opened for public testing. Google gave users a rare chance to test early features, but as is common with beta software, glitches came alongside new functionality.
Google hasn't officially commented on the situation or provided a fix timeline. For now, Audible users who rely on Android Auto are advised to skip the beta and wait for an update.