Google's Gemini AI Set to Expand Across Multiple Platforms in 2025

Google's Gemini AI will expand to your car, headphones, and watches soon

Summary Google will expand Gemini to platforms like Android Auto, tablets, and earphones later this year. Reports already hint at the company working hard on bringing Gemini to Wear OS, Android Auto, and Android Automotive. Google is focusing on AI growth and plans to scale Gemini on the consumer side in 2025. Google has heavily focused on Gemini in the last couple of years, integrating the AI chatbot in Gmail, Android, Google Drive, and its other services. Despite this widespread push, several Google platforms, including Wear OS, tablets, and Android Auto, still lack Gemini access. This should change by the end of this year, with Google bringing its AI chatbot to its other popular platforms. Related Google's so thirsty for Gemini users it's paying Samsung substantial sums to pre-install the AI Google pays Samsung 'enormous sum of money' monthly Posts 1 During Alphabet's Q1 2025 earnings call, Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced Gemini's imminent expansion to Android Auto, tablets, and even earphones "later this year" (Via Android Authority). Below is his statement in full: We're upgrading Google Assistant on mobile devices to Gemini, and later this year we'll upgrade tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches. With Google I/O scheduled from May 20th to 21st, we will possibly hear the company talk more about Gemini's expanded availability at its developer conference. Gemini is already the default assistant on most Android devices now, but it's still missing on Android tablets, Wear OS watches, and Google's own smart display/speakers. Google wants to bring Gemini to more of its platforms Close Several reports in recent months point to Gemini expanding across more of Google's platforms. Code found in the Google beta app suggests that Gemini will come to Wear OS as a "wearable" assistant, supposedly as an update to the existing Assistant app. The company could bring Gemini to its smartwatches through an app update and then further deepen the integration with Wear OS 6's release. Similarly, code strings found in a recent release of Google Assistant for Android Automotive indicate that Google is working hard on porting Gemini to its car platform. In his remarks during the call, Pichai also shared that Google is building AI models tailored for emerging areas with strong growth potential, such as robotics. AI is and will continue to be a big deal in the near future. Given that it holds the potential to significantly improve the user experience and workflow, it is not surprising to see Google working on expanding its availability to more of its platforms. The company even confirmed late last year that it wants to scale "Gemini on the consumer side" in 2025.

ICYMI: Gemini is going to be everywhere this year

AI has been Google's A1 priority for years now, but it's taken a while for Gemini to fully replace the legacy Google Assistant. Gemini is now the default on Android phones, but it's still MIA on Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google's various smart speakers and displays. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, though, that's set to change soon. During Alphabet's Q1 earnings call, Pichai said that "tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches" will be upgraded to Gemini this year. Check out the link to the right to learn more.

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AI has been Google's A1 priority for years now, but it's taken a while for Gemini to fully replace the legacy Google Assistant. Gemini is now the default on Android phones, but it's still MIA on Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google's various smart speakers and displays. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, though, that's set to change soon. During Alphabet's Q1 earnings call, Pichai said that "tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches" will be upgraded to Gemini this year. Check out the link to the right to learn more.

We're seeing the first signs of Gemini landing on WearOS

6 reasons I love the Galaxy Fit 3, even if it's Samsung's most basic smartwatch Summary Google's planned transition from Google Assistant to Gemini is now visibly beginning on Wear OS smartwatches, following recent confirmations of Gemini's expansion to wearables. Specific changes observed include a Gemini splash screen when triggering the assistant and a Gemini icon in recent apps, linked to Assistant app version 1.18.x, which also introduces a "Digital assistant" name in settings. Despite these visual and naming hints, the underlying AI currently remains Google Assistant, suggesting the changes are initial preparations for the full Gemini integration expected soon. Google's long-term assistant strategy is clear as day -- Gemini will replace the long-standing Google Assistant on all surfaces. The tech giant openly communicated the transition plan earlier in March this year, and we're already starting to see the deprecation starting to kick-in on Android Auto and Automotive, Fitbit wearables, Google Maps, and more. Earlier this week, Google CEO Sundar Pichai reiterated that Gemini is coming for tablets, headphones, and even your wearables. Now, we're now starting to see the first clues that point to the AI assistant arriving on the latter. Related Google's Gemini AI will expand to your car, headphones, and watches soon Gemini everywhere Posts For reference, when you trigger Google Assistant, your watch first displays a splash screen while the assistant loads in the background. Once ready to be used, the familiar "Hi, how can I help" Google Assistant screen pops up. Up until recently, the splash screen, of course, surfaced in the familiar visual style of Google Assistant. Though that is no longer the case. Highlighted by an Android Police reader and tipster (thanks Eduardo), triggering Google Assistant on their Galaxy Watch 4 now surfaces the Blue Gemini logo splash screen. I tried to replicate the tip on my OnePlus Watch 2, and lo and behold, my watch is showing me the Gemini logo too. Close The screenshot on the left is what I'm seeing on the splash screen, and the screenshot on the right is the familiar Google Assistant UI that pops up after the splash screen. We're also seeing the Gemini logo in the recent apps menu, but in the app drawer, it retains its regular blue, red, yellow, and green Google Assistant look. Still Google Assistant inside Close The appearance of Gemini assets coincides with version 1.18.175.746241784 of the Assistant (Wear OS) app, which also renames the app to Digital assistant, and automatically sets it as the default assistant app. Additionally, 'Google Assistant' isn't present in the list of default assistants to choose from. It's likely that 'Digital assistant' is just a placeholder, and it will eventually be updated to read Gemini. Older builds, like version 1.16.x, still highlight Google Assistant as the app's name, with no change to its splash screen or 'recents' logo. Currently, Google Assistant remains the underlying tech-powering interactions on the watch. Google is likely updating said UI elements in preparation for the full transition, which will likely come soon, judging by how things are going. Thanks: Eduardo Related Gemini is officially replacing Google Assistant, here's what that means for you Google Assistant is all but retiring this year Posts 19

Gemini AI is coming to cars, wearables, and more this year, Google confirms

Google's Gemini AI has been a hit with phone users, with the chatbot offering the ability to answer complex questions, provide information in bullet points, and giving the option to export answers to a Doc file. Other features include the ability to analyze files, interact with the phone's camera to give information about what you're looking at, and other assistant-like functions which put it ahead of Apple's Siri. It's been out as an app for Android and iOS devices for a while now, and will also be coming to Google TV. Now, Google has confirmed that people will be able to use Gemini on a wider variety of devices, as it will be coming to Android Auto, wearables, and more. It will be rolling out to these devices later this year, Google announced. Recommended Videos "Android and Pixel are two examples of how we're putting the best AI in people's hands, making it super easy to use AI for a wide range of tasks, just by using their camera, voice or taking a screenshot," Google CEO Sundar Pichai said on a Q1 2025 earnings call this week. "We're upgrading Google Assistant on mobile devices to Gemini, and later this year we'll upgrade tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches." People have been looking forward to this for some time, as previous updates have suggested that Gemini would be coming to cars and other devices. It will be a replacement for Google Assistant, and will have similar voice-activated features that will make it easy to interact with while driving without the need to use your hands, such as talking to Google Maps. It will also support multiple languages. Whilst most people will likely be excited to try the new AI assistant, some people might miss their old Google Assistant routines that they've tweaked to their liking. If that's you, take this as a warning to start planning how you'll transition off Assistant as the change will be coming within this year.

Google's Gemini Assistant is Coming to Android Tablets, Smartwatches Soon

Google announced last week that it is planning to bring Gemini to devices such as tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and Android-powered in-car infotainment systems. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it is currently working on replacing Google Assistant with Gemini on mobile devices, and the focus on other form factors will begin after the AI-powered voice assistant has been made available on compatible smartphones. The announcement was made by Google CEO Sundar Pichai during the company's 2025 Q1 earnings call. According to a transcript of Pichai's remarks during the earnings calls posted in a blog post, Google has integrated Gemini models into all of its 15 platform-based products. The tech giant claimed half a billion users now have access to these AI tools. The company's ongoing effort now includes replacing Google Assistant with Gemini in all compatible smartphones. The process started sometime last year when the Gemini assistant was made the default option in select newer Android devices. Google now plans to bring the upgrade to older devices as well. Additionally, Pichai also stated that later this year, the company will shift its focus to devices and platforms outside of mobile. Devices such as tablets, smartwatches, headphones, as well as the Android Automotive operating system (AAOS), will be switched to Gemini as the default assistant. This move also indicates that the Google Assistant will eventually be retired. The Google CEO did not specify which devices would get Gemini or a timeline for the update. Pichai also said that the Gemini Live with Camera and Screen Sharing was now being expanded to all Android devices. Earlier, it was only available in compatible Pixel phones and the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. The company recently announced the rollout of the features, which still require a Gemini Advanced subscription. During the earnings call, the Google CEO also took note of the company's growing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The tech giant recently released Gemini 2.5 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash AI models in beta, and plans to release stable versions of them soon. Additionally, Pichai said the company is now focusing on developing Gemini Robotics models.

Google to integrate Gemini AI into cars, watches and headphones by 2025

The integration is expected to deliver smarter voice commands, faster responses and enhanced functionality across devices. On Wear OS, Gemini will bolster fitness tracking, notifications and voice interactions, while Android Auto users will get a more intuitive driving experience. Although Google has not specified an exact timeline, the rollout is likely to begin later this year. Google plans to bring its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to a wider range of devices, including cars, smartwatches and headphones, by the end of 2025. The announcement, made during parent Alphabet's first-quarter earnings call, signals Google's push to embed AI deeper across its ecosystem. Gemini, which has already replaced Google Assistant on Android smartphones, will soon extend to platforms such as Android Auto, Wear OS smartwatches and connected audio devices. Confirming the rollout, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai said, "We are upgrading Google Assistant on mobile devices to Gemini, and later this year we will upgrade tablets, cars, and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches." The integration is expected to deliver smarter voice commands, faster responses and enhanced functionality across devices. On Wear OS, Gemini will bolster fitness tracking, notifications and voice interactions, while Android Auto users will get a more intuitive driving experience. Although Google has not specified an exact timeline, the rollout is likely to begin later this year, with more details expected at the Google I/O developer conference in May. The expansion builds on a series of updates announced recently to Gemini's capabilities. The Flash Thinking experimental model now supports file uploads and features a longer context window of up to one million tokens, enabling it to manage complex queries more efficiently. The Deep Research tool, now available in over 45 languages, generates detailed web analysis reports and is accessible to free-tier users a few times a month. Gemini is also offering more personalised responses based on a user's Google Search history, along with deeper integration with Google Calendar, Tasks and Notes. Additionally, Google's custom assistant builder, Gems, is now free for all users.

Your Wear OS Watch Could Soon Get a Gemini Upgrade

Google has also quietly changed the naming of Google Assistant and now only refers to it as Digital Assistant. Gemini has already taken over Android devices and now serves as the default voice assistant option, taking over Google Assistant. The AI-powered chatbot has already made its way to other non-smartphone Android devices, and it seems like Wear OS smartwatches are next to enjoy Gemini's AI prowess. The folks at Android Police spotted that when you bring up Google Assistant on a Pixel Watch or any other Wear OS smartwatch, you will see a second of splash screen showing the Assistant logo. Now this has been replaced with a Gemini logo. But it still triggers the same old Assistant. Similarly, when you head to the recent page, you can spot the Gemini icon instead of Google Assistant with the label "Digital Assistant" next to it. Digital Assistant is now what Google Assistant is referred to as on Wear OS after the latest version 1.18 update. And it seems like a placeholder name until Gemini shows up. The icon also appears to be a placeholder, since it features multiple blue sparkles instead of a single large one. We recently spotted a Gemini logo on the Pixel Watch appearing for smart replies while on a call. That could've been yet another teaser for the AI assistant's imminent arrival. Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, has already discussed their plans on expanding Gemini in the Q1 2025 earnings call. He reiterated, "later this year we'll upgrade tablets, cars and devices that connect to your phone, such as headphones and watches". So it is only a matter of time, and I expect it could be here after a couple of updates. So you won't even have to wait that long, either.