- Google Gemini could soon integrate with Android Auto
- Gemini Could Augment Existing Tools with Natural Conversational Skills
- Gemini could make Android Auto more useful during trips
Google is taking Gemini on the road with plans to integrate it into Android Auto, according to unpublished code found by Android Authority. While Google hasn’t 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” anything. Although Gemini will not yet participate through the interface, it is clear that the groundwork is being laid.
Gemini could do a lot for drivers beyond what Google Assistant currently offers, simply by being more conversational and employing AI analytics to solve problems. Imagine you are late for work and need to find the quickest route through 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 decision. If you’re bored of driving alone, Gemini could break the silence with trivia about nearby landmarks, like an entertaining human navigator.
Meanwhile, on the school run, Gemini might queue up for kids’ audiobooks or suggest games to play from the back seat. Or, if your road trip needs more than just directions, Gemini could provide you with a curated playlist tailored to the mood you want your trip to have, suggest scenic stops along the way, and even find the nearest dog-friendly park for a quick stretch.
Gemini could also be really useful in difficult situations with your vehicle. If your check engine light comes on, it could analyze your car’s diagnostic data and explain what’s wrong in plain language, along with recommendations for nearby repair shops.
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The Android Auto integration will likely also benefit from Gemini’s previous integration with Google Maps. Gemini offers suggestions for places to visit and already summarizes reviews through the Maps app. That’s why Android Auto’s Gemini Link will be able to offer trip ideas based on a conversation about what kind of place you want to travel to at the moment.
The Ask Gemini option will also be useful when you have specific questions about a location. Assuming it relies on the same databases as Google Maps, you’ll be able to ask things like opening hours, how people rated their visit, and more.
The interface discovered is just one facet of the whole, but it suggests that Google is ready to expand Gemini to everyone’s cars. Will the Gemini be more enjoyable to drive, or will it be another underused feature destined to gather digital dust? It’s just one stop on Google’s path to introducing Gemini into every aspect of people’s lives, but it could herald an acceleration in that effort.
