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The competition in the navigation software category is getting fiercer, as Google is no longer the only big company trying to make it easier, safer, and more convenient to reach a certain destination by car.

Google is making some pretty big changes on the Android Auto front, and this time, it all comes down to the mobile version of the app that allows you to get the car-optimized experience on a smartphone.

We’ve known for a while that Google was planning to discontinue Android Auto for phones and go on all-in on the new driving mode bundled with Google Maps and powered by Google Assistant, but the switch is now gaining pace, and the search giant itself is making a big deal out of it.

Google has already confirmed it’s planning a big change for mobile Android Auto users, as the company is killing off the phone app in favor of a new driving mode bundled with Google Maps and powered by Google Assistant.

The new Assistant Driving Mode dashboard UI has started rolling out widely, along with the new Bluetooth auto-launch feature.

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Android Auto for phones has long been a very neat way to expand the Android experience beyond the mobile device and bring it right behind the wheel without the need for a dedicated head unit.

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At this point, Google is offering three different solutions to those who want to expand the Android experience behind the wheel and therefore get car-optimized features, including media playback, navigation, and phone call management.