Google Adds 60-FPS YouTube, Netflix to Android Auto as Playback Stops When Cars Move
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Updated · Motor1 · May 19
Google Adds 60-FPS YouTube, Netflix to Android Auto as Playback Stops When Cars Move
9 articles · Updated · Motor1 · May 19
Google is preparing one of Android Auto’s biggest updates, adding in-car video apps led by YouTube and later Netflix for infotainment screens in parked vehicles.
60-FPS playback will be available only on compatible systems with enough display resolution and processing power, with early support expected from brands including BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz.
The safety lock cuts video the moment a vehicle starts moving, and some apps can switch to audio-only mode with a static image instead of full shutdown.
YouTube’s background listening still depends on app support and, in YouTube’s case, a Premium subscription; free-tier playback may stop entirely once driving begins.
Google has not given an exact launch date, but the rollout is expected later this year as automakers expand entertainment features for charging stops and other downtime.
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