Google has reportedly started rolling out Gemini Assistant for Android Auto. According to the report, Android Auto in Gemini was spotted by several individuals over the past few days, leading to the belief that the Mountain View-based tech giant has started the rollout process.
However it is not certain whether the experience is currently available in beta or will be made available to all users globally. Notably, the tech giant first announced the Android Auto feature at Google I/O in May. Gemini in Android Auto may be here As 9to5Google reports, the company is rolling out the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant for some versions of Android Auto.
The publication spotted the Gemini running Android Auto 15. 6 when connected to a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Android Auto 15.
7 when connected to a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. Notably, both Android Auto versions are currently available in beta. Due to the lack of communication from the tech giant, it is unclear whether this is a beta rollout or beta versions are being targeted as part of the initial rollout, and will also be expanded to more versions later.
However, Google is expected to formally announce its plans in the coming days. Gemini in Android Auto was first announced and previewed at Google I/O in May as a replacement for Google Assistant. Like smartphones, the company will shut down the legacy Assistant once the global rollout is complete.
Google says that with Gemini Assistant, users can get hands-free assistance while driving in natural language, eliminating the need to remember specific phrases. Among the features, the chatbot can translate text messages into another language, ask for recommendations about places to route with complex directions, and even activate a conversational Gemini Live experience without tapping a button. It can also connect to apps like YouTube Music and Spotify to play requested music, create a new event on Google Calendar, and pull data from Gmail to answer user questions.


