Google Gemini Beats Siri for 6 In-Car Tasks on Android Auto
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Updated · ZDNet · May 28
Google Gemini Beats Siri for 6 In-Car Tasks on Android Auto
5 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 28
Six tested tasks led an iPhone user to favor Google Gemini on Android Auto over Siri, saying Gemini handled both routine driving commands and more complex requests in one interface.
Gemini found nearby sushi restaurants, pulled up details, and launched Google Maps directions; it also played a 1960s California playlist through YouTube Music and sent a text by voice.
Beyond basics, Gemini summarized reviews of Amazon's "Spider-Noir," switched to a harder US-history trivia game on request, and sustained a conversational prompt during a long drive.
Setup requires an Android phone and an Android Auto-compatible car, with wired support on Android 9+ and wireless on Android 11+; Gemini voice control is still rolling out, so some drivers still get Google Assistant.
The comparison underscores Google's push to make Gemini a broader in-car assistant, while Siri still often needs backup from apps like ChatGPT for tougher queries.
If Apple's new Siri now uses Google's Gemini, what is the future of competition for in-car AI assistants?
Do hyper-intelligent AI assistants make driving more convenient, or do they introduce a new level of driver distraction?