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- Google Gemini may soon integrate with Android Auto
- Gemini could augment existing tools with natural conversational capabilities
- Gemini could make Android Auto more useful during trips
Google he takes Gemini on the road with plans to integrate into Android Auto, according to unpublished code found by Android Authority. While Google has not officially announced this update, the code revealed hints that Gemini integration is on the way, with several notable changes to the interface, including a Gemini Live icon and the option to “Ask Gemini” something. Although Gemini is not really engaged through the interface, it is clear that the basis has been laid.
Gemini could do a lot for drivers beyond what Google Assistant currently offers, just by being more conversational and employing AI analysis for problems. Imagine you are late for work and you need to find the fastest way through the traffic. Gemini could not only calculate the best route, but also analyze traffic patterns to suggest whether taking a detour for coffee is a smart move. If you get tired of driving alone, Gemini could break the silence with curiosity about nearby landmarks as a fun human navigator.
Meanwhile, the preschool could see Gemini lining up kid-friendly audiobooks or suggesting games to play from the back seat. Or, if your road trip needs more than just directions, Gemini could provide a curated playlist tailored to the mood you want your trip to have, suggest scenic stops along the way, and even find the nearest park for the dogs for a quick haul.
Gemini could also be really useful in sticky situations with your vehicle. If your check engine light comes on, it could analyze diagnostic data from your car and explain what’s wrong in plain English, complete with recommendations for nearby repair shops.
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Android Auto integration will also likely benefit from Gemini first integration with Google Maps. Gemini offers suggestions for places to visit and smmarizes reviews through the Maps app already. That’s why Android Auto’s Gemini link will be able to offer travel ideas based on a conversation about what kind of place you want to travel at that time.
The Ask Gemini option will also come in handy when you have specific questions about a location. Assuming it pulls from the same database as Google Maps, you’ll be able to ask things like opening hours, how people rated their visit and more.
The discovered interface is just one facet of the whole, but it suggests that Google is ready to expand Gemini into everyone’s cars. Will driving be more enjoyable with Gemini, or will it be another underutilized feature destined to collect digital dust? It’s just a pitstop on Google’s journey to launch Gemini every part of people’s livesbut could announce an acceleration in that effort.
