A new app experience is coming to cars with Google built-in

A new app experience is coming to cars with Google built-in Oct 13, 2026 | x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link Discover apps and download them faster with upgrades coming to Google Play — plus, a new parked-to-drive feature and more. Haris Ramic Product Director, Android for Cars Share x.com Facebook LinkedIn Mail Copy link Read AI-generated summary Google is updating the app experience for cars with built-in Google software to make your dashboard easier to use. You will soon see a redesigned Google Play store that adapts to your vehicle's display, along with new entertainment apps like Firefox and STARZ. These updates will roll out automatically over the coming weeks, allowing you to seamlessly transition from watching videos while parked to listening to audio while driving. Summaries were generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental. "A new app experience is coming to cars with Google built-in" improves your dashboard. A redesigned Google Play store makes finding and downloading apps much faster and easier. New entertainment apps like STARZ and Firefox give you more to do while parked. You can now keep listening to YouTube audio seamlessly when you shift into drive. The interface automatically adjusts to fit your car’s unique screen shape and size. Summaries were generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental. Google is updating the app store in cars that have its software built-in. You’ll soon find it easier to browse and download new games, movies, and music directly on your dashboard. They’re also adding cool features, like letting you keep listening to a video’s audio when you shift from park into drive. These updates will roll out automatically to your car’s screen over the next few weeks. Summaries were generated by Google AI. Generative AI is experimental. Explore other styles: General summary Bullet points Basic explainer Whether you’re waiting in the school pickup line, plugging in for an EV charge, or commuting, so much of your day happens in the car. To help you make the most of that time, cars with Google built-in — available across 16 brands and more than 100 models — bring the apps you love, like Google Maps and Gemini, right to your dashboard, no phone required. And updates that are rolling out in the coming weeks — alongside new entertainment apps and parked-to-drive features — will make every part of your trip more intuitive, whether you’re driving or parked. More apps are coming to cars with Google built-in. Get straight to the apps you love With Google Play, your car's app library includes more than 700 apps. To make discovering and using apps in your car even easier, we’re introducing a redesigned Google Play experience. Find what you need: See featured apps, what’s new, and helpful details right on the Google Play homepage, and download the apps you love with a single tap. Browse with ease: Streamlined navigation and curated collections — tailored for whether you’re driving or parked — help you discover and compare apps for audio, video, gaming, and more at a glance. See everything clearly: Because every car’s cabin is different, the flexible new Google Play layout dynamically adapts to the exact shape, orientation, and size of your vehicle's display. Discover new ways to watch, listen, play, and more Alongside the redesigned interface, new apps, including STARZ, Firefox, Ludo King, and JioHotstar, are arriving on Google Play for cars with Google built-in, giving you even more ways to stream shows, play games, or browse the web while you’re parked. We’re also introducing richer in-car media features that bridge the gap between parked time and driving. Starting with YouTube, you’ll be able to watch videos on your dashboard while parked and keep listening uninterrupted with background audio the moment you shift into drive. 1 We'll continue to innovate as we build the next generation of in-car media experiences with automakers like Mazda, Honda, Polestar, BYD and Volvo, and media developers including Audible, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Gaana and The Post. Get started The 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate AT4X with Google built-in. These updates make every drive better across cars with Google built-in, including GM vehicles like the next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 and their expansive center displays. When you’re hauling gear for a weekend project or taking a break on a road trip, you can download your entertainment apps with one tap from Google Play, navigate with Google Maps, and ask Gemini about your destination hands-free. The updated Google Play experience in cars with Google built-in will begin rolling out over the coming weeks and will automatically update on your vehicle's display. Get the latest news from Google in your inbox Sign up for our newsletters with product updates, event information, special offers, and more. Done. Just one step more. Check your inbox to confirm your subscription. You can also subscribe with a different email address . Your information will be used in accordance with Google's privacy policy. You may opt out at any time. Posted in: 1 Using the YouTube parked-to-drive feature requires a YouTube Premium subscription. Related stories Android Switching password managers is easy and safe on Android By Jean-Pierre Pralle & Chirag Desai Android September Android Drop: Remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more By Erik Kay Pixel Here's how to use sign-to-text translation on Pixel 11. By Sharlene Yuan Chrome Tap into the power of Gemini in Chrome on Android. 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