Gemini just got more useful in Android Auto now that flight delays and appointment addresses are a voice command away

Google has enhanced the AI assistant Gemini in Android Auto with a feature called Personal Intelligence. This upgrade tailors Gemini's responses to the Google apps you regularly use, such as Gmail, Calendar, Photos, YouTube, and Search. Users can engage with the AI assistant in a more natural manner, brainstorming ideas or even asking about flight details on the go.

For instance, one can inquire about their flight gate as they approach the airport or search for an indoor restaurant that fits their usual preference while en route.

Gemini can extract address information from emails and photos, opening Google Maps or Waze to navigate you directly. An example Google provides is asking Gemini to locate the car wash from a photo taken last week and guide you there. To access this feature, users must enable Personal Intelligence in Gemini's settings on their Android device.

This update aims to make Android Auto a more cohesive and user-friendly in-car platform, with Google planning to roll out a redesigned Material 3 Expressive interface in the near future.