Google rolls out Play Store discovery updates and in-car entertainment improvements

Google is introducing updates to help users discover apps across different platforms. In the Play Store, Ask Play results now feature a compare option that evaluates suggested apps by factors like monetization and connectivity. Additionally, Gemini conversations regarding apps will soon show rich Play Store links allowing users to install software directly. [2]

For vehicles featuring Google built-in, an automatic update rolling out over the next few weeks delivers a redesigned, adaptable Play Store with one-tap downloads alongside new apps like Firefox and STARZ. The update also lets YouTube Premium subscribers keep listening to videos uninterrupted by automatically switching to audio-only mode when shifting into drive. [1]