There’s already a growing number of Google Play Store apps in some Android Automotive vehicles such as the Lincoln Nautilus that we reviewed in September. It has games such as A

Android Automotive is available in a lot of cars, but even if you got one, you might find the app selection to be not great compared to what you have on your phone. Now, this is about to change. Google is preparing to launch its "Car ready mobile apps program" this February,

Add CarPlay and Android Auto to your car for $74.97 (reg. $139.99) with this touchscreen display. This sale ends on January 12 at 11:59 p.m., and no coupon is needed. A Gulfport resident whose car was damaged wants to warn others who might have stopped for gas at the same location.

Google is launching its car ready mobile apps program next month. This program, announced at I/O 2024 last year, takes existing mobile apps that are large screen compatible and makes them available to cars running Android Automotive. We don’t know which apps have been selected for the program, though.

Android Auto will be getting new car-ready apps in February, including video streaming, web browsers, and mobile gaming apps. Only cars certified with Google built-in will support these new apps, ensuring they meet program requirements.

According to a new report, Google’s smart platform for cars, Android Auto, is found to be used by fewer drivers every year, with YouTube Music seeing a huge surge among car drivers across all platforms.

February 2025 marks a significant milestone in Android Automotive's and Android Auto's evolution. Google's system, which is integrated into modern vehicles, will soon support applications that were once only adapted for devices like tablets.

February 2025 marks an important milestone in Android Automotive's and Android Auto's development. Google's system, installed in modern cars, will start supporting applications previously adapted for devices like tablets.