Google is adding its Gemini AI chatbot to Android Auto, making hands‑free voice conversations possible for drivers in dozens of countries. The update will reach millions of vehicles equipped with Android Auto and will work for users who have upgraded Google Assistant to Gemini on their phones. Drivers can ask Gemini for destination recommendations, manage emails, compose texts, create playlists and more, all while staying focused on the road. Google says the rollout follows extensive safety testing and will comply with industry distraction guidelines. Read more →

Google is adding its Gemini AI chatbot to Android Auto, allowing drivers in 45 countries to interact with a hands‑free conversational assistant. The update works for users who have upgraded Google Assistant to Gemini on their phones and can be activated by voice or steering‑wheel controls. Gemini can suggest stops, draft and translate messages, search Gmail and Calendar, create playlists, and even rehearse speeches while the vehicle is in motion. While the feature promises greater convenience, Google has not addressed concerns about driver distraction, and a company representative did not respond to comment requests. Read more →

Google is rolling out its Gemini AI as the new voice interface for Polestar cars, superseding the traditional Google Assistant. Users will now say “Hey Google” to activate Gemini, which runs on the Android device cast to the vehicle’s infotainment system. The upgrade promises more natural conversation, broader language support, and deeper integration with Gmail, calendars, and navigation. Polestar’s head of UI/UX highlighted the partnership as a step toward a richer digital experience inside the car, with Gemini slated for all current and upcoming Polestar models. Read more →

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI on Android Auto, superseding Google Assistant as the in‑car conversational helper. The rollout appears to be server‑side for select users, with no formal announcement. Gemini requires Android Auto version 15.6 or 15.7 and is currently limited to beta participants. The new integration offers full Gemini capabilities—including live, interruptible dialogue—and links to other Google apps like Home and Keep, letting drivers create lists or request directions via voice. Early feedback notes some feature gaps, such as missing contact nicknames, while a recent Gemini upgrade to Google Maps further enhances on‑road assistance. Read more →

Google is adding its Gemini AI assistant to Google Maps, enabling users to interact with the app through natural conversation while navigating. The upgrade lets drivers ask for budget‑friendly restaurants along a route, request parking information, and add calendar events without leaving the map. Gemini also provides landmark‑based directions, proactive traffic alerts, and integrates with Lens for on‑the‑spot queries about nearby places. The rollout begins on Android and iOS devices and will later extend to Android Auto. Read more →

Google is integrating its Gemini artificial‑intelligence model into Google Maps, bringing a suite of new driver‑focused features. The upgrade adds conversational voice controls that let users ask for recommendations, report traffic incidents and even add calendar events without leaving the app. Directions become more precise by referencing real‑world landmarks, while proactive alerts warn of road disruptions before a trip starts. A Gemini‑enhanced Lens tool lets drivers identify nearby businesses and receive instant information. The changes roll out on Android and iOS in the coming weeks, with Android Auto slated for later release. Read more →

Google has upgraded Maps with its Gemini artificial‑intelligence model, letting users ask conversational questions while driving, receive landmark‑based turn directions, and use Lens to identify places. The new features let drivers request restaurant recommendations, traffic updates, and even add calendar events without touching their phones. Gemini cross‑references millions of places with Street View imagery to highlight visible landmarks in navigation cues. The rollout will begin on iOS and Android devices, with Android Auto support slated for the near future. Read more →