Google, Android Auto and Gemini
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Google says Gemini will make interactions in the car feel far more fluid. Instead of issuing stiff, robotic commands — “Navigate to Starbucks” — you’ll be able to speak naturally and combine multiple tasks. For example: “Text Sarah, I’m on my way, and tell me how long it’ll take to get to the Thai place we went to last month.”
R ecently, Google confirmed that Gemini would be expanding to more platforms, including cars. Now, at their ongoing I/O 2025 event, Google officially announced the integration of
Software update 14.4, which is available now in the beta testing program, has made a number of subtle tweaks to its so-called ‘Coolwalk screen’, which essentially offers a number of applications in one, easy-to-navigate interface on Android Auto-compatible vehicle head units and vehicles running the Android Automotive OS.
The technology will be available for other vehicles with Google built-in later this year, including the new Lincoln Nautilus and Honda Passport.
But don't imagine you'll use Gemini in Android Auto to rehearse talking to your boss.
Google's AI-powered assistant Gemini is now available for your car in the latest Android Auto 14.4 beta update.
Google I/O 2025 event kicked off on Tuesday with several AI announcements from the U.S. tech giant at the marquee event. Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled several AI updates about its AI product Gemini,