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In 2024, Google Assistant Driving Mode was pared back to be a voice bar, but in recent days it has disappeared from Google Maps on Android.
Bedtime mode offers a way to silence late-night notifications. On Samsung phones, it is called Sleep mode. You can set a schedule and wake up refreshed by driving away pre-sleep distractions.
The driving mode was no longer available in Google Maps, so the few users who still relied on this feature for the time they spent behind the wheel had to search for alternatives, such as the ...
Google Maps has partnered with Benson Boone to create a limited edition driving avatar to guide users to venues throughout ...
Google has confirmed that Assistant “Driving Mode” at the bottom of Google Maps navigation on Android is no longer available.
Advanced Protection Mode, a new security mode in Android 16, will stop USB attacks by disabling USB data access when your device is locked.
Google is officially removing Assistant Driving Mode from Android as part of the Gemini transition. The feature has undergone numerous changes since its introduction in 2019, most recently losing ...
The new feature, called Agent Mode, is part of Gemini in Android Studio, the company’s development environment for designing, building and testing applications for Android smartphones.
Rivian has changed how its eco driving mode works in the 2026 R1T and R1S Quad after first-gen owners burned through tires in under 6,000 miles.
Google left months-old dark mode bug in Android 16, fix planned for next Pixel Drop Despite introducing the bug in March, it may be September before Google fixes it.
Now, Google is extending Advanced Protection with a suite of features for Android 16. On Tuesday, the company announced an Advanced Protection mode for phones running the newest version of Android.
Turning on dark mode in Android has never been easier. Here's how to dim the lights on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.