Google brings the Gemini app to Apple CarPlay
Gemini Live now accessible via CarPlay display for supported languages
Quick Look
- Google has launched the Gemini app on Apple CarPlay, available starting today for all supported Gemini Live languages.
- Drivers can access the AI assistant by tapping the Gemini icon on their CarPlay display to prep for meetings, catch up on emails, hear their Daily Brief, or get local recommendations.
- Conversations sync with the Gemini iPhone app and chat history.
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Why It Matters
Google previously made the AI assistant available on CarPlay through the Google Maps app. Now users can access it directly via the Gemini icon on their CarPlay display.
Continuing on its apparent quest to ensure the chatbot is inescapable on as many screens, speakers and experiences as possible, Google has brought the Gemini app to Apple CarPlay. It's available starting today for all supported Gemini Live languages.
Google previously made the AI assistant available on CarPlay through the Google Maps app. Now, you'll be able to access it just by tapping the Gemini icon on your display. Google said you can pick up where you left off with Gemini in your car or start a new conversation with the chatbot.
The company suggested drivers could use Gemini to prep for a meeting during their commute, catch up on emails, hear their Daily Brief or get recommendations for local places worth checking out in an area. Your conversations will sync with the Gemini iPhone app and remain in your chat history.
To use the assistant on CarPlay, you'll need to make sure you have the latest version of the Gemini app on your iPhone and the microphone permissions are on. You'll need to have used Gemini Live at least once on your iPhone as well.
Open Questions
- Which specific languages are supported for Gemini Live on CarPlay?
- Is there a timeline for Android Auto availability?
