Google has quietly retired Maps Driving Mode, a once-handy feature for navigation and media controls. Here's what led to its removal and what may replace it.

Google has officially shut down Driving Mode in Maps, ending its voice-assisted interface for drivers without built-in ...

San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Google has confirmed it is shutting down the standalone ‘Android Auto for Phone Screens’ app with Android 12, media reports said. Instead anyone who wants a ...

With the newest version of Android Auto, references to “Google Assistant” are being replaced with generic terms like “Digital Assistant,” despite still referring to the existing Google Assistant ...

Google Maps is missing a toggleable option that allows Android users to play and control music while driving. Earlier this year, Google decided to retire its Assistant Driving Mode, a feature that ...

When done, save the automation, and hop into the Android Auto settings on your phone. Under the Customize Launcher options, ...

Google has launched its first Android Auto 14.8 update in beta which sets the stage of the death of Assistant and arrival of Gemini, while also apparently bringing a useful tweak to Google Maps.

A recent update may give you more heads-up information when using Google Maps navigation right at your steering wheel if you have a digital dashboard that supports Android Auto. Previously, when using ...

The Android Auto 15.2 stable has now been released, focusing primarily on stability improvements and bug resolution. Download ...

Goggle fixed Android Auto known issues in September 2025, including recently fixed problems with Pixel 10 grey screens, audio ...