Conversational Gemini navigation arrives in Apple CarPlay
Original title: Conversational Gemini navigation comes to Apple CarPlay
US drivers can ask Google Maps multi-step questions by voice; a global rollout is underway, without Android Auto’s personalization features.
Google is bringing conversational Gemini inside Google Maps navigation to Apple CarPlay, nearly 12 months after Android Auto. It is available today for US drivers, and Google says a global rollout is also happening. Drivers tap the Gemini icon to ask multi-step questions, get place recommendations, avoid tolls, report traffic, and look up stops. Google did not mention Personal Intelligence, which on Android Auto and Google built-in cars can use Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube, and Search.
Unconfirmed: Specific regions beyond the US, and whether CarPlay will get Personal Intelligence, are unconfirmed.
- The feature is live for US drivers as of October 21.
- Google says a global rollout is happening but did not list regions.
- Personal Intelligence access to Google apps is not included for CarPlay.
- The Verge asked Google whether CarPlay will get that personalization later.
- Countries
- United States
- AI models
- Gemini
From the original article
1 min read at theverge.com
After introducing its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto last year, Google is now bringing it to Apple CarPlay users. The conversational Gemini in navigation is available today for US drivers, with "rollout happening globally too," according to Google (we've asked for specific regional availability details).
By Jess Weatherbed · theverge.com
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