Pixel users are getting a major Android Auto update – and it rivals Siri AI

Google is rolling out an enhanced Android Auto update, featuring the AI assistant Gemini Intelligence, to Pixel users and select other Android devices. Currently, Pixel 11, Pixel 10, Motorola Signature 27, and select Samsung Galaxy foldables and flagship phones are eligible for this update. Google's blog post highlights how Pixel users with Gemini Intelligence can expect the AI assistant to gather information from their apps and surface it on their car's infotainment screen.

For instance, if a friend texts you with meeting details, Gemini Intelligence can locate the corresponding confirmation email and enable a single-tap send function.

While Google's AI assistant operates similarly to Siri AI in CarPlay, it requires user input before suggesting tasks, such as "remind me to buy mom a birthday card before her birthday" or "fastest route to my dentist appointment." However, Google's advanced AI is expected to proactively offer assistance, mirroring Siri's capabilities.

For example, it could suggest when to leave for an event based on traffic conditions and calendar events. Google has not yet confirmed this feature, but the company has rolled out several improvements to its in-car software. Non-Pixel Android phones and Android devices not equipped with Gemini Intelligence can still benefit from Google's Personal Intelligence, which connects Gemini across Google Maps, Photos, and Gmail data.