Youve constantly had the ability to run the Android Automobile app on your phone to get a better/safer user interface while driving, but Google doesnt commonly advertise that functionality (the Vehicle app is mainly used for linking to cars and truck home entertainment systems), and it does not constantly work properly. Google announced a replacement over a year ago at Google I/O, and its finally showing up on phones.
Google Assistants Driving Mode was very first revealed at Google I/O 2019, however the company has been reasonably quiet about it ever since. Driving Mode was intended to switch the phone to a minimalist interface with a single voice command, with a web page containing shortcuts to navigation, calling, music playback, and other choices. Google later said Driving Mode would replace Android Autos on-phone mode, though the company initially said the shift would take location “in the coming months,” which didnt quite pan out.
The initial incarnation of Driving Mode
Driving Mode (Source: XDA Developers).
Google Assistants Driving Mode was very first revealed at Google I/O 2019, however the company has been reasonably silent about it considering that then. Google later on stated Driving Mode would replace Android Autos on-phone mode, though the business at first said the transition would take location “in the coming months,” which didnt quite pan out.
In its present incarnation, Driving Mode adds a bottom toolbar to Google Maps with an Assistant button, a button to scroll through supported apps, and media controls. The basic design is similar to Android Auto, however the controls are moved to better match the aspect ratios of phones.
Previously this month, it began to appear like the long-awaited Driving Mode might wind up as a feature inside Google Maps, rather than the app-independent method of Assistant or Android Auto. It appears that performance is being presented to more individuals, though its still uncertain if its a limited test, or if Google intendeds to deliver this to everybody in the coming weeks. Our pals at XDA Developers say numerous of their phones have the brand-new mode enabled, however it has yet to appear on any of my gadgets.
Keep an eye out for the new Driving Mode as it (possibly) starts to reach more phones. Heres hoping Google ultimately unties it from Maps, so you can use alternative mapping applications like Waze.
The new Driving Mode is available by tapping your photo in the Google Maps app, continuing Navigation settings, and lastly picking Google Assistant settings. This menu formerly took you to the basic Assistant settings screen (the same one accessible through Google Home, Search, etc), now it raises a new panel for Driving Mode. Youre supposed to be able to state “OK Google, lets drive” to bring up the brand-new user interface, but even for individuals with Driving Mode, that doesnt appear to work yet.
The brand-new Driving Mode is available by tapping your photo in the Google Maps app, pushing on Navigation settings, and finally picking Google Assistant settings.
