Google is ready to open app floodgates for Android Auto

Cars with Android Automotive are about to get a lot more apps
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
Google is ready to open the app floodgates for Android Auto
Android Automotive, Google's OS for cars, 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,
Google Preparing an App Revolution on Android Automotive (and Eventually, on Android Auto)
The search giant will kick off the "Car ready mobile apps" program next month; the effort was announced last year at Google's developer event
Google doesn't care about Android widgets anymore, but Samsung does
Google helped pioneer widgets with Android but has neglected them since. Even Google's iOS widgets are better than their Android counterparts.
Android automotive gets a major upgrade with streaming apps
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.
Android Auto has a Sirius problem, but Google is working on a fix
Android Auto users are facing UI issues when using the SiriusXM app. Google has acknowledged the problem and a fix is incoming. The resolution is expected with Android Auto version 13.4 update that will arrive in a couple of weeks.
Android Automotive will be getting lots of new apps, starting next month
Developing an amazing Android app is already quite challenging, so it’s no surprise that many developers don’t go the extra mile and design their app to work on cars running A

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Google's in-app browser makes it easier to save and share stories from your Discover feed
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Android 16 could bring an updated volume slider and volume panel UI. Here's an early first look at the new designs!
NSA Warns iPhone And Android Users—Disable Location Tracking
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Android XR needs to copy Android smartwatches to survive
VR & AR projects. If Android XR is to succeed, it'll depend on Samsung, the savior of Google's wearable plans.
The Google Home app is getting two new features to upgrade your smart home
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Google Updates Android 15 On Millions Of Pixel Phones
Google has confirmed that “we have started to roll out the monthly software update for January 2025. All supported Pixel ...
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Google Photos rolling out ‘Memories’ tab removal on Android
Google Photos for Android is simplifying the bottom bar by removing the “Memories” tab, though the feed — now called “Moments ...
Barely into the Year, and the Google Pixel Tablet Is Already at Its Best Price Yet
Right now, you can save up to 25% on your Google Pixel Tablet. Available in both hazel and porcelain, you can get the 128 GB ...