Google to discontinue its Android Auto mobile app, replacing it with Google Assistant
Last updated on: 22 August,2021 03:13 pm
Experience won't be changing for anyone using Android Auto in compatible cars: Google
WASHINGTON (Web Desk) - American tech giant Google has confirmed that it will be shutting down its standalone ‘‘Android Auto for Phone Screens’’ app from Android 12 onwards.
According to The Verge, instead, anyone who wants a driving-friendly interface for their Android phone should use the Google Assistant driving mode, which is available within Google Maps, or the native Android Auto interface available in select cars.
In a statement, Google said, "For those who use the on phone experience (Android Auto mobile app), they will be transitioned to Google Assistant driving mode. Starting with Android 12, Google Assistant driving mode will be the built-in mobile driving experience. We have no further details to share at this time."
Google has said that the experience won’t be changing for anyone using Android Auto in compatible cars.
Google’s confirmation came after a news outlet reported that some users were seeing a message in the ‘‘Android Auto for Phone Screens’’ app that said the service is "now only available for car screens" and pointed phone users towards Google Assistant driving mode as a replacement.
Meanwhile, there are also reports that the ‘‘Android Auto for Phone Screens’’ app now says it’s incompatible with Pixel devices running on Android 12.