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Google says it isn't killing Assistant Driving Mode; it's just losing the best feature

The Assistant Driving Mode name remains, but core functionality is gone.

The move comes after Google previously canned Android Auto for Phone Screens and Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard. Since the app launcher is considered to be one of the biggest Assistant Driving Mode features, many assumed the entire experience was being removed altogether. So, by the end of this month, all that will be left of Assistant Driving Mode is the media playback bar and the voice control button.

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