India, May 21 -- Drivers may soon find more to do on their infotainment screens as Google prepares to bring video and browser apps to Android Auto. During Google I/O 2025, the company confirmed upcoming changes that will expand Android Auto's functionality in ways that could change how users interact with their car displays.

Google stated that Android Auto will soon support two new app categories, video and browser apps. These apps will only work under specific conditions. For video apps, the connected smartphone must run Android 16, and the vehicle must be compatible. Moreover, these video apps are expected to function only when the vehicle is parked. The move follows Google's gradual loosening of restrictions on what kind of apps can o...