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| Google is removing Android Auto from phone screens |
Google has notified Android Auto mobile screen users via an in-app popup that it won't be working anytime soon.
The application provides a simplified interface for Android within the car that makes its use more secure when the phone is installed through the dashboard of the car.
This feature is useful for those who do not own a new car running Android Auto through the infotainment screen.
It is reported that this is not the first time that the company has issued a warning to end Android Auto for mobile screens. The company ignored it last year when it disabled it with its latest Android 12 devices.
People with older devices can still access the app. However, Google has not provided a timeline for when the app will stop working. She also said that she does not have more details to share at this time.
This is the result of plans announced by the company in 2019. Google wants users to switch from the Android Auto mobile experience to the driving mode of the Google Assistant.
However, the Google Assistant's driving mode has been delayed until 2020. If you don't have a new supported car during this delay, the Android Auto app on your phone screen will become a temporary solution for using Android while driving.
The app is an easy-to-use solution that anyone can use in any vehicle and take full advantage of Android Auto.
But now users who want to experience Android Auto need to either install an Android Auto compatible head unit or buy a newer car.
Google is removing the accessible version of Android Auto
Google Assistant driving mode isn't a solution either. Compared to Android Auto's interface, this solution comes with hints that might be annoying.
When Google Assistant receives a bad voice request, it may also cause the user to hold the phone while driving.
The search giant has ambitious plans for the auto industry. Android Auto for phone screens can cripple them.
The company has a full-featured operating system called Android Automotive, which is found in cars like the Polestar 2 and is expected to be in Ford cars as well.
This year, Google has updated the connected Android Auto experience, focusing on responsiveness and better use of in-vehicle infotainment screens of various sizes.