Google has announced new updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, aimed at helping drivers navigate, stay connected, and keep themselves entertained while on the road. These features include access to thousands of media, messaging, navigation, parking, and charging apps from your car display via Android Auto. Additionally, Google is working with partners to bring Microsoft Teams, Webex by Cisco, and Zoom to the car so that drivers can easily join a scheduled meeting by audio from their display. Cars with Google built-in, including Chevrolet, Honda, Polestar, Renault, and Volvo, will see an increase in the number of apps available.
YouTube is now available for car makers to offer in cars with Google built-in, and popular gaming titles like Beach Buggy Racing 2 and Solitaire FRVR are coming to cars with Google built-in through GameSnacks. Google Assistant will also share smart suggestions for easily responding to messages and more. Waze is also now available globally on the Google Play Store for all cars with Google built-in, including the first-ever Chevrolet Blazer EV launching this year. EV drivers can also now look up available EV charging stations near them or along their route validated by the Waze Community.
Access thousands of apps with Android Auto
Android Auto has been redesigned and now brings the best of your phone into your car. With access to nearly 200 million cars by the end of this year, drivers can access thousands of media, messaging, navigation, parking, and charging apps right from their car display. Drivers can also join important meetings without taking their eyes off the road. Google is working with partners to bring Microsoft Teams, Webex by Cisco, and Zoom to the car so that drivers can easily join a scheduled meeting by audio from their display. This feature will be available soon.
Stay entertained and connected with Google built-in
The number of cars with Google built-in, including top brands like Chevrolet, Honda, Polestar, Renault, and Volvo, is expected to nearly double by the end of this year. To meet two big driver needs, entertainment, and communication, Google has made available various apps. YouTube is now available for car makers to offer in cars with Google built-in, and popular gaming titles like Beach Buggy Racing 2 and Solitaire FRVR are coming to cars with Google built-in through GameSnacks. Google Assistant will also share smart suggestions for easily responding to messages and more. This feature will be coming to cars with Google built-in over the next few months.
Navigate and find EV stations with Waze
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, Google is building specific features for EV drivers. The Waze app, which is already available on Android Auto, is now rolling out globally on the Google Play Store for all cars with Google built-in, including the first-ever Chevrolet Blazer EV launching this year. Drivers can use their favorite Waze features, like real-time reports on traffic and road closures, right on their car display. Additionally, Google is rolling out more EV capabilities through Waze across Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. Now EV drivers can look up available EV charging stations that fit their EV plug type near them or along their route, all validated by the Waze Community who volunteer their time to help keep local information up to date.
Conclusion
Google has announced new updates for Android Auto and cars with Google built-in to help drivers navigate, stay connected, and keep themselves entertained while on the road. These updates include access to thousands of apps, joining meetings without taking eyes off the road, YouTube, popular gaming titles, smart suggestions from Google Assistant, Waze, and specific features for EV drivers. These updates aim to make the drive smoother for drivers and help them make the most of their time spent on the road.
