Two months with Gemini on Android Auto: How Google's AI assistant improved my driving experience
By
Artie Beaty
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article describes the author's two-month experience using Google's Gemini AI assistant integrated with Android Auto while driving. Initially using it for basic information queries like business hours and addresses, the author found Gemini so useful that they fully embraced Google's AI assistant. After two months, they continue using it for those purposes while discovering new use cases, highlighting how Gemini has transformed their driving experience through improved voice control and utility.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI was mostly using Gemini to find information -- things like the hours of a local business, the address of a theater, or random questions that popped into my head.
It was so useful that I finally embraced Google's AI assistant.
Two months in, I continue using Gemini for all those purposes, but I'm still finding more.
Gemini has made voice control in my car fun and useful, and I'm still discovering new ways to use it.
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