A redesigned Play Store is coming to cars with Google built-in
Google is updating the Play Store for vehicles with built-in Google services to feature a more adaptive, user-friendly interface. The update includes easier navigation and new app integrations like Firefox and Starz.
Why it matters
As vehicles become more software-defined, the integration of native app ecosystems is becoming a key differentiator for automotive manufacturers.
The Google Play Store is getting a big update for cars with Google built-in. On Tuesday, the company announced that the Play Store’s layout will now automatically adapt to the size and layout of your car’s screen while making it easier to find and download new apps.
The update, which is rolling out in the coming weeks, will put featured apps on the Play Store’s homepage and allow you to download them with a single tap. It also comes with what Google says is a “streamlined navigation” menu that puts “Apps,” “Games,” “Search,” and “More” options on the left side of your screen (or on the top if your car’s screen has a vertical orientation).
[Image: The Play Store can now adapt to a screen’s vertical orientation as well. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/GoogleAuto_Blogpost_Play_VerticalUI_final-1.png?quality=90&strip=all]
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