Google cancels Android car app for smartphones

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Google is burying the Android car processor for smartphones. Starting with Android 12, users will need to use Google Assistant’s driving mode.

Two years later Google I / O feature announced in 2019 The “assistant driving system” is now intensifying. With the release of Android 12, the Android Auto feature will replace the smartphone. Devices that are not Update to Android 12 They can continue to use Android Auto for smartphones.

Days of personal use “Android Auto for smartphones“Calculated: You will do against Google 9to5 Google Confirmed, discontinued with Android 12. This at least applies to devices that have been updated to the new operating system. This function, called “Assistant Driving Mode”, is still available.

Der “Assistant Driving Mode” on Google Maps. (Screenshot: t3n)

Understand: The “Android Auto” app for smartphones was created for vehicles without their own display. When activated, navigation, media and phone functionality will be displayed on the reduced user interface on the smartphone. If you have a screen in your infotainment system in the car, if you can connect your smartphone, your information will be reflected in it as usual.

“Assistant Driving Mode” is available Use on Google Maps from April 2021 Ready According to Google, this functionality can be used to initiate voice calls, send text messages, quickly check for new messages in many messaging applications, read texts aloud, and more.

The user interface is no different from the full application. You can start driving mode on Google Maps by selecting a destination, selecting the car as the mode of transport, and starting the navigation with the start button.

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