TL;DR
- Google Gemini support has been rolling out across Android Auto since last year, including in Google Maps.
- Now Google is bringing Gemini to navigation in Maps for Apple CarPlay users.
- Access should be available now across the US, with a global rollout similarly in progress.
Gemini continues its spread across everything Google touches. When it’s not coming to new apps, it’s coming to our smart home devices, and even our cars. While Gemini on Android Auto has resulted in a few (hilarious) rough patches, it’s getting better all the time. And now Gemini’s making new progress over on the Apple side of the fence, as Google finally brings Gemini in navigation to Google Maps on CarPlay.
Considering how important it is to keep our interactions while driving as hands-free as possible, this is a big upgrade for CarPlay users. During navigation in Google Maps, users can talk to Gemini to find alternate routes, locate a place to refuel, or get advice about new destinations to add to the route.