Gemini's Android Auto rollout keeps stumbling, and drivers no longer have Assistant to fall back on.
On Oct. 2, Gemini on Android Auto began timing out after about 10 seconds without answering questions.
Google says a fix rolled out this week. Earlier, calls failed in June and on closed foldables like the Razr Ultra 2025.
Google began shutting off Assistant on Sept. 4. Once the switch finishes, there is no option to revert.
Voice is the interface in a car. When it fails, drivers pick up their phones, the very thing Android Auto should prevent.
Google should hard-code calls, texts and navigation, fail fast and publish known issues. Gemini wasn't ready to drive alone.
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