Google will shut down Android Auto phone app

Google Assistant driving mode (Source: Google)

Google has introduced an Android Auto experience on its devices in the last few years. The feature allows those without a compatible dashboard unit to quickly access Google Maps, music apps, and other data you need. But now, with the Google Assistant driving mode finished, Google plans to stop offering the old experience on devices running on Android 12.

A statement from Google shared with 9to5Google confirms this plan. "Google Assistant driving mode is our next evolution of the mobile driving experience," the statement reads.

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