Google Assistant has become unusable on Android Auto – but the future still looks bright

Google Assistant has long been the highlight of Android Auto, allowing good voice interaction when driving. It launched in ...

'It's absolutely worse': Android Auto users say Assistant is now broken as they wait for Gemini update

Many users are still waiting for Gemini to arrive on Android Auto, while finding that Google Assistant is giving up.
9to5Google

Android Auto users are frustrated by a crumbling Google Assistant as Gemini rollout drags on

As all attention moves over to Gemini, the experience of Google Assistant just continues to crumble, and that’s getting ...
Android Authority

Android Auto begins erasing Assistant as Gemini prepares for takeover (APK teardown)

With the newest version of Android Auto, references to “Google Assistant” are being replaced with generic terms like “Digital Assistant,” despite still referring to the existing Google Assistant ...
The Verge

Gemini is getting ready to replace Google Assistant on Android

You can soon tell Gemini to make calls and send messages without feeding into Google’s AI training. You can soon tell Gemini to make calls and send messages without feeding into Google’s AI training ...
9to5google

Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026

Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026. Google today shared an update on its plan to “upgrade the Assistant ...