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Google Assistant is gradually making way for Gemini, and now that the driving mode is gone, the new assistant should become responsible for the interaction with Google Maps later this year.
Last year, Google removed Assistant Driving mode from the bottom of the Google Map app, which allows users to interact with Google Assistant while navigating, a useful way of controlling media ...
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Google Maps removes a crucial feature from its navigation experience
Google ditched Assistant Driving Mode as part of its efforts to replace Assistant with Gemini across Android. However, it's unclear what a Gemini-based Driving Mode will look like when (and if) it ...
The Assistant Driving Mode was supposed to make using your phone safer behind the wheel, but few people seemed to notice it existed. Maps and Android Auto handle navigation better anyway.
Media playback controls disappeared from Google Maps on Android devices this week, disrupting music and podcast listening for millions of drivers.
The Assistant Driving Mode still exists, but its functionality is much more basic than it originally was. If you want a more fully-featured experience, Android Auto is the best option.
We’ve only just learned that Google Assistant is being replaced with Gemini, and now, it turns out that some features are being quietly retired as a result. Some will be available as part of ...
We just learned that Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on Android. Google quietly announced that Assistant is losing 7 more features.
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