GM says that its Google built-in vehicles are picking up support for over 200 more Android Automotive apps, including the ability to use apps on the screens in the backseat.
Unlike the vast majority of vehicles on the road today, newer GM vehicles rely soley on the built-in infotainment system for apps and functionality. That’s because GM is removing support for Android Auto and CarPlay on newer vehicles, leaving the experience reliant fully on “Google built-in” which leverages Android Automotive apps.
This week, GM says that “over 200” new apps are being “unlocked” through the latest software updates.
With OnStar connectivity and our newest software updates, vehicles with Google built-in can now unlock over 200 new apps on Google Play from the center display. Plus, front and rear passenger screens in GM SUVs come loaded with even more apps and services, serving up a massive catalog of movies, shows, songs, podcasts, and live radio and TV channels. That means everyone gets their own watchlist and playlist for no-compromise content on the go.
In a press release, GM explains that this includes streaming apps such as YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, and more. Google first launched video apps on Android Automotive in 2023, but it arrives on a case-by-case basis, so GM vehicles are only now getting access.
