In a brief update at its latest dev conference, Google says that video and browser apps for Android Auto are still “coming soon,” with the company’s self-imposed deadline approaching quickly.
Back in May 2026, Google announced that video apps on Android Auto would be available this year on select vehicles. This would support using your car’s display for watching content from apps such as YouTube, with Google also confirming that background play would kick in after the vehicle shifts out of park.
With only two months left until Google’s year-end deadline lands, one might expect a beta release or some news on timing, but the company’s latest update doesn’t really bring much to the table.
At the Android Dev Summit this week, Google says that video and browser apps for Android Auto are still “coming soon.” Video apps are now “open” on Android Automotive (Google built-in) with browser apps in beta, but the phone-projected platform is still waiting. Google is also currently testing an updated version of audio apps using the Cars App Library, as well as new messaging and calling apps.
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- Android Auto ‘Work Account’ support would allow for easy switching in work vehicles
- Android Auto 18.0 update starts rolling out, continues to gear up for redesign
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