Google recently announced that it’s finally bringing Gemini to to Google Maps navigation on Apple CarPlay, which brings a competent conversational assistant directly into cars equipped with Apple’s smart vehicle platform. As per the Google Maps team’s official post :

Gemini is coming to Google Maps navigation on CarPlay, bringing you a helpful, conversational assistant right to your in-car display… Rolling out now everywhere Gemini is available — just tap the Gemini icon in Google Maps on your car’s display to try it on your next drive.

That being said, drivers can use voice commands to find destinations, check for the best ideal travel times based on weather and crowd levels, and even adjust route preferences in real-time, such as avoiding toll roads.…