The Bold Bureau/Shutterstock If you're a big Android Auto user, you'll be happy to know Google has announced that the platform is getting a huge update with a host of feature changes and a complete visual overhaul. Google Maps is a part of that refresh, with some more stylish and user-friendly app upgrades — it's the biggest Maps update in a long time. That's big news, because Google Maps is easily one of the most  essential Android Auto apps . The change you'll notice most is Google's Material 3 Expressive design, which itself is an update to the company's Material Design 3 or "Material You" design philosophy. The biggest difference with Google's latest design initiative is an emphasis on animations, which the company says fosters "more usable and engaging products with emotion-driven UX (user experience)." For Android Auto, that means new, visually-appealing fonts, snappier animations with added flair, and updated visual components like wallpapers from the Android phone experience.…