New Delhi: Google’s Gemini AI model is now making its way to Android Auto, which was showcased by the company at the 2025 Google I/O conference. According to some reports, the rollout appears to have quietly begun for some beta users, marking the first signs that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant in cars. Users running Android Auto versions 15.6 and 15.7 have started noticing the change. Several users have reported that they have spotted Gemini active within Android Auto. The rollout seems to be server-side, which means it doesn’t rely on a traditional software update. Some of the first reports have surfaced from users running Android Auto 15.6 and 15.7 beta on devices such as the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Galaxy Z Fold 7.
It is still unclear whether these specific beta versions are directly responsible for enabling Gemini or if the timing is coincidental. But for now, the rollout is limited and may be part of a gradual test phase. The reports also suggested that the users who have received the update have stated that Gemini now replaces Google Assistant entirely within Android Auto. The experience still supports the familiar wake command but responds through the Gemini instead. Gemini has introduced a more conversational interface and improved contextual understanding compared to Assistant. It is also tied into the Gemini’s ecosystem of connected applications and extensions, giving the users access to services such as Google Home, Keep, and Maps directly through their car display.
Gemini can find information and take action by connecting with applications like Google Maps, YouTube Music, Spotify, and Calendar. Gemini can compose, edit, and translate text messages in over 40 languages, and even remember language preferences for specific contacts. It can also perform advanced searches, then refine results using the reviews or everyday users’ questions. It can surface relevant information buried in other applications, like locating a meeting or event mentioned in Gmail. Google has confirmed that it is expanding application categories on Android Auto to include games and video applications for parked or charging moments.
Latest Gemini-specific settings have also appeared in the Android Auto menu, where users can toggle options like interrupt live responses and share precise location, both of which are turned on by default, according to early sightings. Google has not yet made any official confirmation about this; readers should take this information.
