Android Auto bug blocks calls on foldable phones, possibly due to Gemini

Foldable phone owners report that outgoing calls via Android Auto fail when the device is closed, showing a "flip open to continue" message. Most complaints involve Motorola Razr Ultra 60 and 70 on Android 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, with issues starting after switching to Gemini. Google and Motorola are collecting reports but have not released a fix.

• Outgoing Android Auto calls fail when a foldable phone is closed
• Most reports involve Motorola Razr Ultra 60 and 70 on Android 16
• Issues began after users switched from Google Assistant to Gemini
• Google and Motorola are gathering data, no official fix yet