The development of Android Auto continues with the same accelerated rhythm of the last two years; In fact, it goes faster than ever, to the point that the versions are “treading” among them. As proof, it must be said that this article was originally going to discuss the launch of Android Auto 13.9, but we have had to change for the sudden launch of Android Auto 14.
Indeed, Android Auto 14 is already herewithout much fanfare from Google. The new version has simply appeared, practically at the same time as version 13.9. Perhaps this has happened because version 13.9 had been in beta for several weeks, which would have given time to version 14 to go through its respective beta state and be launched at the same time.
Anyway, the fact is that Android Auto 14 is already beginning to reach user smartphones, and the APK can already be downloaded from sites like Apkmirror. That leads us to the big question: Are there interesting news in Android Auto 14? Yes and no, because although there is background changes that will have consequences soonfor the moment, we will not notice them.
The big change that Android Auto 14 introduces is Gemini’s arrival at cars. As announced this month, Google has decided to abandon the development of Google Assistant, and focus completely on Gemini; The new assistant based on AI will replace Google Assistant in most smartphones, tablets, televisions, and other devices, and yes, also in cars.
Android Auto 14 is the first version that includes References to Gemini in its codealthough for the moment, it does not seem that the new assistant can be used. It is likely that Gemini’s launch for cars will occur progressively, and that it will be activated gradually thanks to the code included in Android Auto 14.
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However, not all users can use it; Google warns that Gemini in Android Auto requires A smartphone with at least 2 GB of RAM and with Android 10 at least. At least, Google Assistant will not disappear completely and will work on mobile phones that do not meet the requirements.
The great advantage of this change is the possibility of using Gemini Live in the car; This AI is able to have conversations with the user and is able to do more things than Google Assistant. In this way, we can ‘Talk to the car’that you can answer questions, show us recommendations; In Android Auto, Gemini Live will be able to access the functions of the apps, such as the music player or the WhatsApp chats, in addition to the car functions. Related to the latter, Android Auto 14 also includes references to air conditioning and air conditioning controls, which were already known to be integrated into the system.
