Google has launched its first Android Auto 14.8 update in beta which sets the stage of the death of Assistant and arrival of Gemini, while also apparently bringing a useful tweak to Google Maps.

Google has shipped Android Auto 14.8, with the rollout now in its early stages through the Google Play Store; manual ...

Google is phasing out Assistant for Gemini, and we've spotted changes coming to Android Auto signaling the imminent.

Download Android Auto 14.9 Beta release. New Material Design Colors and AA Team Updates on Gemini replacing Assistant for ...

However, Google is moving towards getting Gemini into Android Auto. It already announced earlier this year that Gemini is coming to cars and would be announcing the shut-down of Assistant soon.

Google’s Gemini AI is mowing down the age-old Google Assistant as it rushes in to set up shop on Android Auto. Soon, users will be asked to have “conversations” with their car all while they ...

Gemini for Android Auto will let you manage all Home devices linked to your Google account. It’s not clear just yet what the scope of Gemini’s smart home capabilities will be.

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core ...

Google is bringing its Gemini AI to cars, smartwatches, tablets, and headphones. A major change is coming to Android Auto. Instead of Google Assistant, users will now be talking to Gemini on their ...

In May, ahead of I/O, Google committed to bringing Gemini to more platforms before the end of the year: Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google TV were all slated to get Google's latest voice assistant ...

Android Auto's voice commands feature has never worked well for me, but I believe a simple addition to change my experience ...

If you don't take action, Google Gemini can start interacting with your Messages, WhatsApp, Utilities, or Phone apps on Android starting from July 7, 2025.