Gemini starts rolling out to Android Auto globally | TechCrunch

"By bringing Gemini to Android Auto, Google is making it possible for users to speak naturally and have a back and forth conversation to complete more complex tasks on the go, according to the company. Android Auto is an app that runs on a user's phone and wirelessly communicates and projects features like navigation, music, and messaging from an Android-based smartphone to the car's display."

"With Gemini, users can ask questions about businesses along their route to find something specific. For example, users could ask something like: "Hey Google, I need your help. I'm suddenly craving barbecue. Any good spots along my route that are open now, near my destination?" If a spot look interesting, Gemini can offer more information about the place, such as details about the restaurant's most popular dish or whether the establishment is dog-friendly."

"Users can also reply to messages with Gemini and get summaries of texts. For instance, you can ask Gemini to let your friend know that you're stuck in traffic and to add your ETA to the message. Or, you can ask Gemini to translate a message into a different language before sending it. Gemini also lets users access their emails in Gmail while driving."

Gemini will replace Google Assistant in Android Auto, rolling out to users who have upgraded from Google Assistant on their phones. Android Auto projects navigation, music, and messaging from an Android phone to a vehicle display and runs on the user's phone. Gemini enables natural, back-and-forth conversations to complete complex tasks while driving, including finding businesses along a route, providing restaurant details, replying to messages with summaries or translations, and accessing Gmail to find addresses or summarize unread emails. The rollout is part of a broader plan to replace Google Assistant with Gemini across Google devices and platforms.

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