Gemini Starts Rolling Out On Android Auto 7
Gemini is (finally) rolling out on Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant while keeping "Hey Google," adding Gemini Live ("let's talk live"), message auto-translation, and new privacy toggles. "One feature lost between Assistant and Gemini, though, is the ability to use nicknames for contacts," notes 9to5Google. From the report: Over the past 24 hours, Google has quietly started the rollout of Gemini for Android Auto, seemingly starting with beta users. The change is server-side, with multiple users reporting that Gemini has gone live in the car. One user mentions that they noticed this on Android Auto 15.6, and we're seeing the same on our Pixel 10 Pro XL connected to different car displays, and also on a Galaxy Z Fold 7 running Android Auto 15.7.
It's unclear if this particular version is what delivers support, but that seems unlikely seeing as this very started rolling out last week. Android Auto 15.6 and 15.7 are currently only available in beta, so it's also unclear at this time if the rollout is tied to the Android Auto beta or simply showing up on that version as a coincidence.
It's unclear if this particular version is what delivers support, but that seems unlikely seeing as this very started rolling out last week. Android Auto 15.6 and 15.7 are currently only available in beta, so it's also unclear at this time if the rollout is tied to the Android Auto beta or simply showing up on that version as a coincidence.
Just stop this shit (Score:3)
The last thing I want is more electronic garbage in a car that's already over-priced, especially when it's job to spy on me.
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I don't even have a radio in my car.
Finally? (Score:3)
Why "finally"?
Many people don't want this crap.
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Some annoying thing unexpectedly "Going live" in my car is the last thing I want. I already have to tell Gemini many times a week to go away, and it doesn't seem to take the hint. More screens and opportunities for it to stalk me? And they want me to pay for those screens? And not a small amount either.
I've heard that it's mostly the over-50 crowd who are buying cars now. I've also noticed it's the same crowd who just love talking to their phones. Maybe it's not coincidental. They're the group who would be
counterproductive (Score:2)
All this is going to do is add latency to simple commands, which are 99.999999% of what people need.