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Google set to enhance in-car experiences with Android Auto updates

The newly redesigned has gone from strength to strength, with using the operating system as of 2024. That number’s only set to grow, so it makes plenty of sense Google is looking to make the user experience even better. In order to achieve that, Google will be bringing , formerly known as Chromecast built-in, to cars with the Android Automotive OS. The rollout will start with Rivian cars in the coming months, and will enable users to project videos from a phone or tablet to the car easily, widening the range of entertainment options available. might be rather limited in its current rollout, as only 40 car models from brands like Polestar, Volvo, Chevrolet, Honda, Nissan and others have it, but it’s also starting to expand, with the Acura ZDX, Ford Explorer and more. With built-in navigation via Google Maps, Google Assistant-based controls and more, Google is expanding the selection of mobile and tablet apps with the company’s . Entertainment apps like YouTube and games like Angry Birds are available, and games clearly are popular among Android Auto users, with Google claiming nearly a million gamers per month on GameSnacks for Android Auto.  According to Google’s , car manufacturers Ford, Buick, Infiniti and Mitsubishi are planning to release cars with Google built-in soon.  Source: