'It's absolutely worse': Android Auto users say Assistant is now broken as they wait for Gemini update

Many users are still waiting for Gemini to arrive on Android Auto, while finding that Google Assistant is giving up.
autoevolution

The End Is Near for the Android Auto Feature That Everybody Hates

Google Assistant has never been a reliable assistant on Android Auto, and users have been complaining about various issues forever. Google Assistant's role on Android Auto was critical: it was ...
Android Authority

Tired of Google Home not working? This new change will make you furious

Google is updating names for certain voice options for Gemini-powered Assistant on Google Nest and Home smart devices. Some of these names are now simpler and easier to recall. These changes do not ...
autoevolution

Google Broke Down Android Auto, and Users Are Still Begging for a Fix

Users claim that an update shipped last month makes running Android Auto in their cars impossible unless they keep their ...

I upgraded to Gemini for Google Home, but I almost regret it for these two reasons

The Gemini for Home update supercharges Google's smart speakers and displays with AI smarts but it also introduces new ...
9to5google

Google hints at Assistant shutdown in ‘March 2026,’ but seemingly only on Android Auto

On a support page, Google is hinting that the end of Google Assistant is nearing, with the Gemini takeover apparently completing in March 2026 when Assistant will no longer be accessible… at least on ...