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Pixel users are getting a major Android Auto update – and it rivals Siri AI
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More phones are getting Gemini Intelligence, but only Pixel users can access it in a new way.
Gemini Intelligence is spreading beyond the Google Pixel 11 lineup to the Pixel 10, the upcoming Motorola Signature 27, and several of Samsung’s Galaxy foldables and flagship phones.
Though Google often offers its most upgraded features to other Android phone manufacturers, there are some features that are Pixel-exclusive or come to Pixel users first. This time, Gemini Intelligence is coming to Android Auto, but only for eligible Pixel users.
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Google’s blog post states that Pixel users with Gemini Intelligence can expect it to gather information from their apps and surface it to their car’s infotainment screen. Google’s example is that if a friend texts you asking where you’re meeting for Pilates, Gemini Intelligence can find the correct confirmation email and offer to send it with one tap.
To access Gemini Intelligence in Android Auto, the Gemini app and subsequent setup are required; it’s available in select countries to users aged 18 and older, and feature availability will vary.
With more context about your messages, emails, and calendar events, a more capable assistant can complete cross-app tasks while driving, such as “remind me to buy mom a birthday card before her birthday” or “which route to my dentist appointment will be the fastest?” I often use Siri AI in CarPlay for tasks like these, and Gemini operates the same way. However, these tasks require user input first; what makes an AI assistant in in-car software great is when it suggests tasks before you ask for them.
Siri suggests to me when I should leave my house for an upcoming event in my calendar, such as a dinner reservation, flight, or doctor’s appointment, based on traffic conditions. It looks like Gemini Intelligence in Android Auto will offer the same assistance. I’ve reached out to Google to confirm, and will update this article if I get a response.
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