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Pixel users are getting a major Android Auto update
ZDNET • • general
Key Points:
- Google is expanding Gemini Intelligence AI features beyond Pixel 11 phones to include Pixel 10, the upcoming Motorola Signature 27, and several Samsung Galaxy foldables and flagship models.
- Gemini Intelligence integration in Android Auto is currently exclusive to eligible Pixel users, requiring the Gemini app setup, and is available only in select countries for users aged 18 and older.
- The AI assistant uses contextual information from messages, emails, and calendar events to perform cross-app tasks while driving, such as sending location details or suggesting optimal departure times based on traffic.
- Compared to Personal Intelligence available on other Android devices, Gemini Intelligence is more proactive and comprehensive, accessing more sensitive phone data like messages, whereas Personal Intelligence relies on Google service data only.
- Google continues to prioritize Pixel users for advanced AI features in Android Auto, although some upgraded capabilities are extended to other Android manufacturers’ devices.
