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Version 14.8 of Android Auto signs the first step in importance: Google is preparing the progressive replacement of its traditional assistant by Gemini. Furthermore, a much more advanced artificial intelligence supposed to transform the connected driving experience. For example, Behind the change of vocabulary and the new settings, what should we really wait?
Finishes the explicit mentions of the “Google Assistant” in Android Auto: Version 14.8. Furthermore, broadcast in gradual update since this summer, installs the more generic term “digital assistant” in all options related to vocal aid. Furthermore, An apparently detail. Nevertheless, but which marks the official arrival of the relay passage to Gemini, The new AI engine developed by Google. Furthermore, At this stage. Therefore, no gemini function is activated, but The application already multiplies references to its future host, Proof that the technical transition is well committed.
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Behind these changes, Google mainly delivers an interesting evolution of on -board vocal management. From now on, the parameters invite to “manage your digital assistant”. The addition of personalization options suggests the possibility, in the coming months, to choose between the old assistant or gemini … before the Google assistant disappears, as the code already suggests.
Technically, Android Auto 14.8 does not introduce new features visible by the user: no official Changelog, no remained interface, no unprecedented vocal order. On the other hand. the analysis of the code by our colleagues from 9TO5GOOGLE confirms that The latest stable version 14.8.6528 installs all the foundations for the future : reference to future gemini functions. renamed menus, and compatibility of co-existence between the two assistants during the first weeks of migration.
On the use side. the switch to Gemini must bring much more advanced tools: Contextual voice research, automatic summary of reviews on restaurants, accessibility to navigation between different system apps (YouTube Music, Spotify, Google Calendar), translation of messages,Or access to “live mode” allowing a natural dialogue with AI, hands free, while focusing on the road. Google has also confirmed that they want to enrich Android Auto with video apps. browsers, but only usable when stopped. These functions. already announced at the last I/O conference, remain expected before the end of the year; They are already tested on Android Automotive OS.
The update procedure follows a timely logic: a first part of the users receives Android Auto 14.8 via the Play Store, while the most in a hurry can install the APK manually. About a third of the compatible park would have already changed to this version. according to the google discreetly prepares arrival its first deployments identified since early July.
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Published on 07/20/2025 at 4:55 pm
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