It’s been confirmed that Google has officially stopped supporting the Android Auto app for phones. The company previously stated that it would stop supporting the app last year, but it didn’t provide a timeline for when it would happen.
The main reason for Google’s decision to stop supporting the app is that it allows users to use its Assistant Drive feature on their phones. With this feature, users can perform various actions such as sending and receiving messages and controlling media using voice commands.
Since the app’s launch in 2015, it has supported over 150 million cars. It was also available for both car screens and phone screens. Android Auto will continue to be supported for car screens.
The app was able to provide various features, such as navigation, media playback and communication, in cars that were compatible with Android phones. The application was not compatible with iPhones.
It’s widely believed that Google is dropping the support for Android Auto for phones. Some users started to notice a message saying that the app would stop working soon. Others noted that the app was only available for car screens.
According to 9to5Google, users who updated to Android 11 this week started seeing a different message saying that the app was no longer available for phones.
Unfortunately, users will no longer be able to use Android Auto on phones. However, there are still alternatives that can provide the same features and functionality. One of these is Google Assistant Driving.
This new feature, which is only available in portrait mode, allows users to control their vehicle using voice commands. It can be enabled from any screen and can be accessed through the Google Maps app. To start the driving mode, users should tap on the notification that appears when they navigate the app. They can also make calls and send messages using assistant voice commands.
In addition to the new features, Google also announced a new look and a new UI for Android Auto. The company noted that the new version would support a split-screen mode for cars of different sizes and types.
