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Android Auto 14.8 is nearly ready to kill off Assistant as Maps tests a new shortcut

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.

Android Auto could make life easier with Gemini-based shortcuts (APK teardown)

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

8 Android Auto settings you didn't know you needed to change

If you're running an older version of Android Auto, check whether this option is available by tapping Day/Night in the ...
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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...