Google's Gemini AI now available on Apple CarPlay
What's the story
Google has announced the expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) app to Apple's CarPlay system. The move comes as a way to give drivers more options, especially those already using the assistant on their Apple devices. Users can now have hands-free conversations with Gemini's voice mode directly from their car's display, Google said in a blog post.
Feature details
Conversations will be synced to user's Gemini app
The conversations held through this feature will be synced to the user's Gemini app on their iPhone.
The capability is being rolled out now for all Gemini users on iOS globally and will support every language available in voice mode.
Users can leverage this feature for various tasks, like finding nearby lunch spots during a road trip or summarizing unread emails and drafting replies if they have connected their email and calendar with Gemini.
Platform expansion
Apple's CarPlay now supports multiple voice assistants
Until earlier this year, Apple only allowed its own Siri assistant as a voice-control option on the in-car platform.
However, the tech giant has since opened up the system to voice modes for other popular assistants like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, xAI's Grok, and Perplexity.
This expansion shows Apple's willingness to offer more choices and flexibility for users of its CarPlay system.
Previous availability
Gemini's voice mode added to Android Auto last month
Notably, Gemini's voice mode was made available on Google's vehicle system, Android Auto, and cars with Google built-in last month.
The latest update for Apple CarPlay marks another step in the tech giant's efforts to integrate its AI technology into a wider range of platforms and devices.