Google Overhauls In-Car App Store, Adds Multiple Entertainment Apps

Google has launched an updated in-car Google Play Store for vehicles equipped with its built-in system, introducing a redesigned interface and new entertainment apps including Starz, Firefox, Ludo King, and JioHotstar for use while parked. The update also features a new YouTube function that allows audio to continue playing after the vehicle shifts from park to drive. This rollout will be gradually deployed over the coming weeks. Google states that its built-in system covers 16 brands and over 100 models, with apps like Google Maps and Gemini running directly on the infotainment system without needing a phone connection. The in-car store now hosts over 700 apps.