Tesla has announced that this week it has begun rolling out a web browser for its vehicles in Australia.
This will be part of the version 9.0 update that launched overseas in October 2018.
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The web browser in question is Chromium, an open-source product developed by Google. While it has fewer features than regular Chrome, it has everything you would need for in-car browsing.
This new functionality will let you browse the web, but you won’t be able to stream the likes of Netflix or YouTube just yet.
Ability to stream YouTube & Netflix when car is stopped coming to your Tesla soon! Has an amazingly immersive, cinematic feel due to the comfy seats & surround sound audio.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 27, 2019
Like many other Tesla apps, the browser will only be available while the car is in park, making it a decent option to pass the time if you’re charging away from home.
The Tesla Web Browser joins a slew of other apps that work to achieve Elon Musk’s dream of making his cars “the most fun possible”. Other inclusions include a dedicated Fart Mode, Dog Mode and yes, even Romance Mode.
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