Google has announced plans to integrate its Gemini AI assistant across the entire Android ecosystem, extending its reach far beyond smartphones into smartwatches, car dashboards, TVs, and even extended reality (XR) devices.
“Gemini is at the center of the Android experience,” said Rohan Shah, Senior Product Manager for Android. “It’s already available in over 40 languages and accessible globally without an advanced subscription. But we’re just getting started.”
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Gemini Comes to Your Wrist
In the coming months, Google will bring Gemini to Wear OS smartwatches, enabling users to access AI assistance directly from their wrists. This integration targets moments when using a phone is impractical, such as during workouts or when hands are otherwise occupied.
“With Gemini, you can just talk naturally, so you don’t need to get the words just right or look into your tiny screen and awkwardly try to type there,” explained Guemmy Kim, Senior Director of Product and UX, Android. “It’s built to handle real-life multitasking, like when your hands are tied up or you’re on the move.” The assistant will connect to apps, handle tasks, answer questions, and recall important information through natural conversation.
Android Auto Gets Smarter
In vehicles, Google is overhauling the Android Auto and Google Built-in experience with Gemini. Patrick Brady, VP of Android for Cars, highlighted the scale of this rollout: “Today, there are over 250 million cars that support Android Auto, and more than 50 car models with Google built-in on the road.”
The AI assistant will significantly enhance hands-free capabilities, understanding natural language queries and connecting to multiple apps simultaneously. “You can now ask Gemini to find a gluten-free, kid-friendly restaurant with good reviews, and it’ll check the menus, read reviews, and make suggestions, all while you’re driving”, Kim illustrated. “It keeps your hands on the wheel and your attention on the road.”
Beyond navigation, Gemini will integrate with messaging apps to summarise incoming texts and even translate messages into different languages before sending. The system also supports Gemini Live for more extensive conversations while driving.
“Say you always message Joe in Spanish, Gemini will remember that. It’ll even translate your reply before sending it,” added Brady.
“On my morning commute, I can ask Gemini to give me the rundown of the news today (but without sports), or get a quick synopsis of the book I just finished reading on my way to my book club meetup,” Kim noted.
Gemini will arrive on Android Auto in the coming months, with integration into cars with Google built-in following later this year, including vehicles like the new Lincoln Nautilus, Renault R5, and Honda Passport.
Entertainment and Learning on Google TV
Later this year, Google TV will receive Gemini capabilities, with a focus on personalised recommendations and educational content. Users will be able to ask for specific content types, such as “action movies that are age-appropriate for kids,” or questions about the solar system, and receive tailored suggestions alongside relevant YouTube videos.
Gemini with XR
Google is also bringing Gemini to Android XR, its newest platform developed in collaboration with Samsung for headsets, glasses, and other extended reality devices.
“When the first headset from Samsung launches later this year, Gemini can help you do things like plan a vacation by surrounding you with videos, maps and local tips, creating an entire itinerary in minutes while providing a more realistic feel for the place you’re researching,” Kim said.
This step places Google in direct competition with Meta’s Quest and Apple’s Vision Pro, though Google’s angle is less about recreation and more about utility, blending real-world tasks with contextual AI.
“We’re expanding Gemini way beyond phones and bringing this truly smart and helpful assistant to all your devices,” said Guemmy Kim, Senior Director of Product and User Experience at Android. “Whatever you’re doing, whether you’re running, in a car, or just on the couch at home, your assistant will be ready to help.”
The full suite of Gemini capabilities will be showcased at Google I/O next week, where attendees can experience demonstrations of these integrations firsthand.
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