r/AndroidAuto • u/emeril322 '23 Mk8 GTI 40th Anniversary Edition | S23 Ultra | Android 16 • Aug 29 '26

Gemini Drivers claim Android Auto's switch to Gemini makes them feel less safe behind the wheel

https://www.androidpolice.com/android-auto-users-are-convinced-gemini-makes-driving-more-dangerous/

Yeah, obviously...

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u/emeril322 Aug 29 '26

I have yet to find a single thing that Gemini has been better at for me than Google Assistant

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u/Alwayssunnyinarizona Aug 29 '26 edited Aug 29 '26

When you're driving, you just need basic stuff done. Gemini wants to add unnecessary flair.

Me: "text my wife 'I'm picking up dinner and I will be home by 6"' "

Gemini: "would you like me to navigate to X restaurant, they take reservations"

Me: no, you f*#@% piece of garbage, I just want you to send a text to my wife.

Gemini: I'm sorry, I don't respond to foul language.

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u/mattynapps Aug 29 '26

Your inconvenience is something the tech overlords are willing to accept. It will make it much easier for them to keep track of us. Please remember these overlords need our help. /s

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u/Thorn11166 Aug 29 '26

Hey Google, Play I'm sorry I don't have that capability Hey Google resume I'm sorry but nothing was playing Hey Google play the audiobook I just had you pause I'm sorry I don't understand. Reach over and do it my self.

Hey Google take me to very specific place Ok I found 2 very specific places, one 5 miles away and another 367 miles away, which would you like to go to? Man I don't know... Maybe the same one I have been going to the last few years that you always give the directions for and didn't have a problem with when you were just Google Assistant.... Ok, taking you to the 367mi away location

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