Google is making efforts to push more apps to the Android infotainment system without extra work from developers.

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,

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.

Statistics show that Android Auto's market penetration is declining, whereas Apple's CarPlay keeps growing despite the lack of major updates

Users report on Google’s forums that, as far back as November of last year, SiriusXM on Android Auto was broken in the sense that menus in the app weren’t functional. In turn, the app was only usable through voice commands, as the touch controls were effectively broken.

Ever hop in a friend’s new car and immediately get jealous because they have CarPlay and Android Auto? A lot of people don’t know you can just add those features with a display like this one from StackSocial.

Google’s latest beta for the Android Auto 13.5 update – rolling out now to those signed up via the Play Store – features a slight tweak. Android Auto allows drivers or riders to connect a phone to their vehicle display.

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.