Google Maps equipped with various AI capabilities, appearing in Chrome to assist you in writing, and being previewed on Google Home, Google Gemini is now operational on Android Auto to serve as your reliable co-pilot with whom you can engage in a natural dialogue. As anticipated, Gemini is designed to be quite advantageous while you’re behind the wheel, alleviating the need to interact with your phone or the vehicle’s infotainment system.
Being a conversational AI assistant, you can make inquiries without being concerned about command phrasing or specific vocal directives. It also comprehends the context of your dialogue, which allows follow-up inquiries and commands to function effortlessly. Furthermore, due to its access to various Google services and their integration, it can accomplish tasks that might prove challenging for other AI assistants, particularly if you are heavily involved in the Google ecosystem. Here are two of its standout features for Android Auto users that you should experience during your next car journey.
While the standard Google Assistant can locate directions to your destination, a place to charge your EV, or even search for a restaurant to enjoy lunch en route, Gemini’s AI functions can tackle more intricate and challenging requests. For instance, you might ask it to “locate a highly-rated restaurant offering Italian food, that doesn’t require a significant detour and has ample parking.” You can also ask follow-up questions about the reviews of a restaurant you find appealing from the suggested choices, its most popular dishes, or if it welcomes pets.
In a similar vein, if you’re driving an EV, you could inquire with something like “locate an EV charging station with chargers that can provide over 150KW of power and has dining options nearby while my vehicle charges.” Thanks to its integration with Google Maps and its access to a vast array of information online, it can handle such complex requests effortlessly.
