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,

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.

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.

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Currently, Android Auto depends on your car model or having a compatible aftermarket stereo. But according to 9to5Google's findings, that might be changing. It is speculated that Google could break free from these limits, with motorcycles possibly leading the charge.

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.

The search giant will kick off the "Car ready mobile apps" program next month; the effort was announced last year at Google's developer event

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.

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.

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.