In the era of smart cars, Google is bringing an unprecedented application revolution to the car through its strong technological strength. The "In-car mobile Apps" (Car Ready Mobile Apps) initiative, announced at the Google I / O Developer Conference 2024, will be officially launched in February 2025, marking a new stage of development for Android Automotive and Android Auto.
Google's "in-car mobile apps" program aims to bring a richer app experience to cars. This plan will not only cover Android Automotive, but will also expand to Android Auto in the future. While Google hasn't said how soon Android Auto will join the program, apps, including video, games and browser, will significantly enrich the in-car experience.
1、The core objectives of the plan
The core goal of the "in-board mobile applications" program is to simplify the development process and allow more applications to seamlessly adapt to the automotive environment. Google will use the plan to screen out large-screen apps suitable for use in the car. As long as the apps meet the standards set by Google, developers can go directly to the Android Automotive without additional updates. That means the number of apps in vehicles running Android Automotive OS with a built-in Google service could increase dramatically overnight, as long as the software meets the requirements.
2、Android Automotive Change
Android Automotive It already offers users in categories such as video, games and browsers, but the number of apps is extremely limited. For example, users can only download two browsers, Vivaldi and Chrome, and there are only a few video apps, such as YouTube.
This is expected to improve as the "in-car mobile app" program advances. Google has made it clear in its developer documentation that the plan will officially launch in February 2025, when users will be able to experience a wider range of apps.
3、Android Auto Change
One of the most anticipated changes for Android Auto users is the upcoming YouTube app support. Watching video in the car has long been one of the strongest feature needs for Android Auto users, and while Google has previously limited the app, users have bypassed it in various ways.
Now, Google has finally decided to lift the restrictions and allow users to watch YouTube videos when their cars are parked. This change will greatly improve the user's entertainment experience.
As the "in-car mobile apps" program advances, we will see more apps move into the automotive space next month. Google is expected to reveal further details of the plan at its I / O developer conference in spring 2025, when Android Auto may also officially join the initiative. This application revolution will not only provide users with richer choices, but also promote the deep cooperation between automakers and technology companies to jointly create a smarter and more convenient car experience.
Google's strategic layout marks the beginning of a new chapter in the era of smart cars. Whether through Android Automotive or Android Auto, Google is trying to make cars smarter and more interactive. In the future, cars will not only be a means of transportation, but also a mobile intelligent living space.
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