app approvals

Google is enhancing the Android Auto app landscape while maintaining a curated selection of applications. In 2021, the JuicePass app by Enel was denied launch on Android Auto for not adhering to mandatory templates. Enel escalated the issue to Italian authorities, resulting in a 102 million Euro fine imposed on Google for market power abuse. Google appealed, and the case is now in the European Court of Justice, which is examining potential competition law violations. Google claims JuicePass did not meet security protocols and is working with Enel to address these issues. Google plans to expand the Android Auto ecosystem by introducing new app categories, including video applications, web browsers, and games, with a beta program for developers. YouTube will soon be accessible in vehicles, but users can only engage with it while parked, as the system will lock the screen during driving.