# Google expands in-car apps and adds YouTube audio while driving

_Published Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

![A picture of the Play Store on a car dashboard — Primary](https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/GoogleAuto_Blogpost_Play_HorizontalUI_final-1.png?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C3.4613147178592%2C100%2C93.077370564282&w=1200)

Google announced new apps and a redesigned Play Store for cars with Google built-in on Tuesday, with the update rolling out in the coming weeks. Starz, Firefox, Ludo King and JioHotstar will join the apps available for use while parked.

The store will adapt to vehicle screen layouts and offer single-tap downloads of featured apps. Users will also be able to watch YouTube while parked and continue listening while driving, but that feature requires a YouTube Premium subscription.

## Sources

- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/1010086/cars-google-built-in-redesigned-play-store)

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Published: 2026-10-13T17:23:07.750Z
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