Android Auto’s latest update gets ready to hit the brakes on Google Assistant
Image assets and strings in the Android Auto 14.0 code point to Gemini being the AI assistant in the near future.
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- Android Auto 14.0 is now rolling out, and there are some under-the-hood signs that Gemini will soon replace Google Assistant on the app.
- The app’s code includes strings like “Gemini is now the personal AI assistant in your car.”
- Despite these indicators, the latest update doesn’t yet offer any user-facing changes.
The latest version of Android Auto has started rolling out to users, and some will be disappointed to see that there aren’t any visible changes just yet. However, a deeper dive into the app has strongly suggested that Gemini is almost ready to replace Google Assistant in your car.
According to 9to5Google, Android Auto 14.0 is now reaching users via the stable release in the Play Store. A teardown of the app’s code reveals several new strings and assets that reference Gemini and Gemini Live. One line flatly states, “Gemini is now the personal AI assistant in your car,” while others refer to user surveys and feedback prompts specifically tied to Gemini’s performance in Android Auto.
