Tag: Android Auto
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Gear News of the Week: Matter 1.5 Adds Smart Home Camera Support, Gemini Comes to Android Auto — Which Google Pixel Phone Should You Buy?
Introduction: A busy week for smart homes and Android car tech This week’s tech news is packed with updates that affect how we connect devices at home, how we drive with smarter software, and which Google Pixel you should consider in 2025. We break down Matter 1.5’s camera support, Gemini on Android Auto, and a…
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Gear News of the Week: Matter 1.5, Gemini on Android Auto, and a Pixel Buyer’s Guide
Headline Rumors Turned Real: Matter 1.5 Expands Smart Home Camera Support This week’s tech news brings a notable milestone for smart home enthusiasts: Matter 1.5 finally broadens camera compatibility. Previously limited to lighting and outlets, the new update broadens support for camera hubs, doorbells, and security cameras from multiple brands. The result is a more…
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Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto, Replacing Google Assistant in Vehicle Interfaces
Gemini Expands Into Your Car’s Android Auto The tech world is shifting gears as Gemini, Google’s AI successor, begins a global rollout to Android Auto. This move marks a significant upgrade for millions of drivers who rely on in-car projection and assistant features to stay connected, navigate, and stay safe behind the wheel. Starting this…
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Gemini Takes the Wheel: Android Auto Replaces Google Assistant with AI Powerhouse
Gemini Comes to Android Auto: What Changes for Drivers The tech world is driving toward smarter in-car experiences as Gemini, Google’s latest AI engine, starts rolling out to Android Auto users worldwide. This rollout marks a significant shift: Gemini will replace Google Assistant as the central voice assistant in the popular smartphone projection system that…
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Gemini rolls out to Android Auto: Google Assistant replacement
Gemini arrives on Android Auto Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI to Android Auto, signaling a major shift in how drivers interact with their vehicles’ infotainment systems. The rollout, which starts with users who have access to the latest Android Auto builds, will gradually replace the existing Google Assistant interface in car displays,…
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Android Auto 15.2 Breaks Quick Controls for Some Users: What to Know
Overview: Quick Controls in Android Auto and the 15.2 Update Android Auto 15.2 is expanding its reach among vehicles and head units, but several users report a regression affecting a familiar feature: Quick Controls. A legacy option in the Android Auto settings, Quick Controls let drivers manage music playback or view navigation without leaving the…
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Android Auto Update Breaks Quick Controls for Media and Navigation
Overview: Quick Controls go missing after Android Auto 15.2 rollout The Android Auto ecosystem is facing a hiccup for some users as version 15.2 rolls out more widely. A notable feature long cherished by enthusiasts of the traditional Android Auto layout—the “Quick Controls” for media playback and navigation—appears to be malfunctioning on devices where the…
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Android Auto 15.2 Breaks Quick Controls for Some Users: What’s Happening and What to Expect
Overview: Quick Controls breakage in Android Auto 15.2 As Android Auto 15.2 rolls out to more vehicles and head units, a subset of users is reporting a long-standing feature disruption: Quick Controls. This option, once found in the Android Auto settings, allowed drivers to manage music playback or view navigation directions while other apps were…