At the end of 2025, Android Auto will be very different from the start of the year. In addition to the new Gemini personal assistant in Android Auto, the important changes are close to the platform.
And it is that Google holds its promise to Develop the amount of available applications inside Android Auto; Although it is gradually doing to guarantee the safety of drivers and occupants and avoid distractions.
Until not long ago, Android Auto was limited to Applications directly approved by Google; It is well known that the company wanted to avoid controversies related to road safety, and that is why they examined each application separately.
The problem of this method is that very few applications were available for the car screen. Google has solved this problem with new permits to execute applications while the car moves.
In this way, Google can now approve new types of applications, without having to go one by a separately. And in Google I / or 2025 which took place this week, video applications and web browsers were confirmed.
In the near future, drivers who use Android Auto can Execute applications that play a video in the car, in addition to web browsers. However, these applications will only work with the car parked, for safety.
Application compatibility with Android Auto
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In this way, Android Auto opens the door to Netflix and YouTube style video streaming applications in the car; It will be something particularly useful for entertaining ourselves while we expect in the parking lot, for example.
Web course compatibility will also allow Use applications 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 application: Messaging and video games applications. In the case of the first, this will make it possible to use the WhatsApp type application and the video call as a zoom.
Android Auto support for email applications and video games on Android Auto is already in beta version; In fact, it is now available on certain car models, but only as proof.
Another important news is that Android Auto now supports meteorology applications; The support was in beta version, but it is already open to all applications, and users can start to install them without problem.
Android Automotive, the operating system which is an Android version for cars, is somewhat advanced regarding Android Auto. Cars with Android Automotive and Google can now run video applications.
