Google is upgrading in-car Assistant to Gemini, and it’s more than just a refresh
Android Central • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is replacing Google Assistant in cars with Google built-in by introducing Gemini, an AI assistant available via an over-the-air update for current vehicle owners.
- Gemini allows natural, conversational interactions, enabling users to ask contextual follow-up questions for navigation, edit dictated texts on the fly, and manage media requests seamlessly.
- The AI integrates with specific vehicle hardware and manuals to provide tailored troubleshooting, including EV battery updates and personalized car care advice based on the model.
- Gemini enhances navigation awareness by factoring in real-time events like stadium traffic and allows users to report incidents to improve road safety; it also offers a new Gemini Live beta for free-flowing conversations during trips.
- Initially available in English in the U.S., the update requires a signed-in Google account and will soon support safe access to Gmail, Calendar, and Google Home data from the driver’s seat.
