Android Auto team acknowledges bug randomly replacing Google Gemini with Assistant
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Updated · Android Police · Apr 24
Android Auto team acknowledges bug randomly replacing Google Gemini with Assistant
12 articles · Updated · Android Police · Apr 24
Multiple users report that a bug is causing Gemini to be intermittently replaced by Google Assistant in Android Auto, with the earliest complaints surfacing last week.
The Android Auto team confirmed awareness of the issue this week, suggesting an official fix may be forthcoming, while some users suggest toggling assistants in settings as a temporary remedy.
Despite recent improvements, users continue to express frustration with Gemini's performance and reliability, with many preferring Google Assistant due to ongoing bugs and inconsistent experiences since the Gemini rollout.
Is the bug that reverts to Google Assistant an unintended feature for frustrated Gemini users?
With its 2026 deadline, can Google fix Gemini before the reliable Google Assistant is gone forever?
Is Google sacrificing driver safety for a smarter, but slower, in-car AI assistant?
As Google's AI struggles with basic commands, is the company losing the trust of its users?
Does this bug reveal a deeper problem with using complex AI for simple, real-time tasks?