The recent Google I/O 2025 became a gateway for the unveiling of the new features for Google’s experiences. As revealed during the event, its in-car system, Android Auto is set to receive a massive overhaul in its next update with a slew of upgrades to enjoy.
First, Google highlighted its wide integration of Spotify on Android Auto which will center on new templates for developers, as well as the addition of Spotify Jam.
Users will also get a chance to take advantage of future video apps to be added to their Android Auto experience as Google is now opening support to various developers after making gaming available.
Google I/O 2025: Android Auto’s Massive Update
Earlier this month, Google introduced the addition of Gemini AI to the in-car system experiences that leverages the company’s generative AI. This would help deliver a smarter experience to users who want more from their automobile connectivity feature, promising a “safer, more helpful connected driving experience.”
However, Google is not yet done with its developments for Android Auto as the company also showcased new experiences coming to the connected driving feature during I/O 2025. In a video uploaded by Google, the company shared a preview of how Gemini’s in-car experiences would work, along with the other features that are set to arrive on Android Auto.
While the main focus of the video centers on sharing the different development tools and experiences available for developers for the Android Auto platform, Google also shared the work it did to expand its features.
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Spotify Jam and More on Android Auto
One of the biggest integrations to Android Auto that is coming is Spotify, particularly as the company paved the way to overhaul the experience through new media app templates for developers to take advantage of.
That being said, the music streaming company is now making their Spotify Jam experience available for Android Auto to make controlling audio source shareable for different users who has the app. Users may now create shareable QR code links via Android Auto for others to scan and get connected to one source.
Connected users may then add their preferred tracks to the queue or playlist and share their music with others during the trip.
Android Auto Video App Support
While games and communication experiences are already available under beta on Android Auto, Google is adding a new experience to the in-car connected driving system that expands its media features. This is by adding support for video apps on the platform, which means that users would have more in-car media experiences apart from streaming music and the like.
It was briefly mentioned alongside the browser support that is also coming to Android Auto, and it is speculated that it will only be available when the car is in park.
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