Google is testing a helpful update to Google Maps on Android.

With the feature active, Gemini will answer instead of Google Assistant when you select the microphone icon. When Gemini AI is connected to Google Maps, the microphone icon will change to the Gemini symbol. Gemini can alter your route to avoid highways or tolls. You can also ask about the weather. Once Google Assistant has been replaced, the Gemini app can be accessed from Google Maps.

This seems like a useful addition to the Google Maps app. Android Authority enabled a version of Google Maps with Gemini. It is possible that an updated version of Google Maps with Gemini will be available soon.

Google has been replacing Google Assistant with Gemini throughout Android. Gemini can do more than Google Assistant. You can use Gemini to set alarms and timers.

To replace Google Assistant with Gemini on Android:

Open the Gemini app (download it from the Play Store).

Tap your profile picture.

Go to Settings.

Tap Digital assistants from Google.

Choose Gemini.

Follow the directions.

These directions also work with the Google app. You can also use the Settings app:

Open the Settings app.

Go to Apps.

Tap Assistant.

Tap Digital assistants from Google.

Select Gemini.

Follow the directions.

Activating the Assistant will open Gemini. If you're not happy with Gemini, you can switch back to Google Assistant:

Go to Settings > Digital Assistants from Google, and select Google Assistant.

Gemini integration with Google Maps will be exclusive to Android.

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