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Cars with Android Automotive are about to get a lot more apps


Google’s adding more in-car apps than a Tesla.

To start, Google is specifically looking for streaming entertainment, gaming, and browser apps, and they need compatibility with x86 processors since many cars aren’t using Arm chips. There’s already a growing number of Google Play Store apps in some Android Automotive vehicles such as the Lincoln Nautilus that we reviewed in September. However, the selection is still slim overall, with primarily car-relevant apps like Waze and A Better Route Planner making the list.

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