When 2025 ends, Android Auto will be very different from when the year began. In addition to the new Gemini personal assistant in Android Auto, important changes are close to the platform.
And is that Google is fulfilling its promise of Expand the amount of apps available inside Android Auto; although it is doing little by little to guarantee the safety of drivers and occupants and avoid distractions.
Until not long ago, Android Auto was limited to apps directly approved by Google; It is well known that the company wanted to avoid controversies related to road safety, and that is why they reviewed each app separately.
The problem of this method is that very few apps were available for the car screen. Google has solved this problem with new permits to execute apps while the car is moving.
In this way, now Google can approve new types of apps, without the need to go one by one separately. And in the Google I/or 2025 that has been held this week, They have been confirmed Video apps and web browsers.
In the near future, drivers who use Android Auto can Execute apps that play video in the car, in addition to web browsers. However, these apps will only work with the car parked, for security.
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In this way, Android Auto opens the door to Netflix and YouTube style video streaming apps in the car; It will be something especially useful to entertain us while we are waiting in the parking lot, for example.
Web browse compatibility will also allow Use apps like Chrome and Firefox on the car screen; Although in this case, the experience will probably depend on the size of the panel.
To all this, we must add that Google is already working on a new type of app: messaging apps and video games. In the case of the former, this will allow to use WhatsApp type app and video call as a zoom.
Android Auto support for messaging apps and video games on Android Auto is already in beta; In fact, it is now available on some car models, although only as proof.
Another important news is that Android Auto now supports meteorology apps; The support was in beta, but it is already open to all apps, and users can start installing them without problems.
Android Automotive, the operating system that is an Android version for cars, is somewhat advanced regarding Android Auto. Cars with Android Automotive and Google can now run video apps.
