Volkswagen,Audi, andPorscheare getting their own in-car app store — and yes, that includes TikTok
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If you've long felt like the one thing missing from your Audi was in-car TikTok, fret no more. Volkswagen Group is the latest to join the in-car app party, and it's doing it in a big way. And it's a preview of the conglomerate's big plans for a unified in-car software platform that will govern how its cars operate for years to come.
The world's second-largest vehicle manufacturer announced today that it will soon roll out an app store designed to serve its wide portfolio of car brands. Inside, drivers will find familiar third-party apps optimized for car-friendly usage.
The initial rollout includes big names like TikTok, Spotify, Yelp, and more, all optimized for in-car use and designed to run from an infotainment system screen. The...