I was excited for Gemini on Android Auto, until I tried it — it could be much better

A hands-on review finds Gemini on Android Auto promising but still unfinished.

The writer says voice activation is awkward, Live mode is inconsistent, and the assistant’s voice changes unexpectedly.

A missing cross-device chat sync also makes the experience feel less polished than the demo suggested.

Because Gemini is meant to replace Google Assistant in cars, these early issues could affect adoption and expectations.