Gemini is coming to Android Auto later this year, with shorter responses in tow

These days, Android Auto feels practically essential in the car. It's just about the only way to safely interact with your Pixel 9 or Galaxy S25 while driving, especially since the death of Google's various phone-centric menu layouts. But Android Auto's far from perfect, especially if you've found yourself adopting Gemini in your life throughout the past year-and-change. Finally, after months of requests — including from yours truly — Android Auto is finally getting its big genAI upgrade, and so far, it sounds pretty promising.