- With the newest version of Android Auto, references to “Google Assistant” are being replaced with generic terms like “Digital Assistant,” despite still referring to the existing Google Assistant settings.
- The changes indicate Google’s ongoing transition from Google Assistant to Gemini across supported platforms.
Google has long begun phasing out Google Assistant in favor of Gemini across its supported platforms. Back in May, Google had shown off Gemini for Android Auto and cars with Google Built-in, signalling the end of Assistant on yet another platform. The end is near for Google Assistant, as with Android Auto v14.8.152744, we’ve now spotted signs of Google getting rid of the Google Assistant branding from the settings of the Android Auto app, which we managed to activate to give you an early look.