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

Android Auto 13.4 includes an essential fix, finally restoring the expected behavior with SiriusXM; Google tells users to update ASAP

Android Auto users are facing UI issues when using the SiriusXM app. Google has acknowledged the problem and a fix is incoming. The resolution is expected with Android Auto version 13.4 update that will arrive in a couple of weeks.

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.

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.

Android Auto will be getting new car-ready apps in February, including video streaming, web browsers, and mobile gaming apps. Only cars certified with Google built-in will support these new apps, ensuring they meet program requirements.

Add CarPlay and Android Auto to your car for $74.97 (reg. $139.99) with this touchscreen display. This sale ends on January 12 at 11:59 p.m., and no coupon is needed. A Gulfport resident whose car was damaged wants to warn others who might have stopped for gas at the same location.

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.

Developing an amazing Android app is already quite challenging, so it’s no surprise that many developers don’t go the extra mile and design their app to work on cars running A

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,