GoKawiilGoogle redesigns Play Store for cars with Google built-in
Google announced a redesigned Play Store interface for vehicles with Google built-in, which will adapt to different car screen sizes and orientations and add a streamlined navigation menu. The update, rolling out over coming weeks, lets drivers download featured apps with one tap and introduces new apps like Starz, Firefox, Ludo King, and JioHotstar for use while parked, plus YouTube video playback when parked for Premium subscribers.
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The update signals Google's continued push to expand its in-car software ecosystem beyond the broader Android Automotive platform, aiming to make built-in infotainment systems more competitive with phone-based alternatives like CarPlay. Adding entertainment apps and Gemini AI integration suggests Google is positioning cars as another screen for its media and AI services, which could deepen automaker partnerships and user engagement over time.
- Play Store layout will adapt automatically to a car's screen size and orientation
- New apps including Starz, Firefox, Ludo King, and JioHotstar are being added for parked use
- YouTube Premium subscribers can watch video when parked and listen to audio while driving
Source: theverge.com — Emma Roth, 2026-10-13
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