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

The slow roll-out of Gemini on Android Auto has resulted in a downgraded experience... for now ...

'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 ...
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You’re not using Android Auto properly until you try these Google Assistant routines

One of the best Android Auto features has been hiding from you in plain sight: Google Assistant routine shortcuts. These allow you to streamline and automate repetitive tasks with a single tap or ...
TechRepublic

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto

Google Hints at March 2026 Cutoff for Assistant in Android Auto Your email has been sent Google’s slow-moving shift from Google Assistant to Gemini has apparently taken another step. A recently ...