Conversational Gemini navigation comes to Apple CarPlay

Following its debut on Android Auto last year, Google is now rolling out conversational Gemini AI navigation to Apple CarPlay users. The feature is available today for drivers in the US, with a global rollout also happening, according to Google. It took almost 12 months for Google to bring this capability to CarPlay, but users can now talk to the voice assistant in Google Maps for hands-free help while driving. This includes asking multi-step questions, such as requesting recommendations on places to visit and then prompting Gemini to direct you there while avoiding toll roads. Users can activate the feature by tapping the Gemini icon in Google Maps on their car's infotainment display. Google describes this as a conversational way to report traffic disruptions and find information about stops and places on the go. Notably, there is no mention of the Personal Intelligence features announced yesterday for Gemini in Android Auto and cars with Google built-in, which enable the assistant to access user data from apps like Gmail, Calendar, Maps, Photos, YouTube, and Search. Google has been asked whether CarPlay users will also receive the personalization update.

(Source：The Verge)