Tap Add a shortcut to the launcher on the Customize launcher screen. Select Call a contact or An Assistant action. If you ...

Android Auto lets you activate specific Assistant commands with a single tap of an app drawer shortcut. Now, it could get a Gemini upgrade.

Google has launched its first Android Auto 14.8 update in beta which sets the stage of the death of Assistant and arrival of Gemini, while also apparently bringing a useful tweak to Google Maps.