One of Waze’s biggest competitors, especially for drivers Google Maps. Since its introduction, this function has become essential to reach a specific location quickly and safely by car. But a new report claims so One of the most important features of the map may disappear completely in the coming weeks.
According to 9to5Google, The Driving Mode feature may disappear from Google Drive entirely in February 2024. For those not used to it, the option makes it easy to control calls, messages and media from behind the wheel. In its place, we’ll find Google Assistant, which will theoretically offer drivers “ease of use and safety.”
Although at the moment no information has been received from Google in this regard. This report has already started to alarm many people.. Although it is true that Google Assistant has several favorable options, such as controlling calls or searching for data, without having to stop looking at the road, it is not without flaws and many users are not willing to do it. Change.
We can only wait for Google to share official information to confirm or deny this big change. On a related note, Google Assistant Chat may be replaced by GPT. Similarly, Chrome has started blocking cookies.
Editor’s note:
I prefer using Google Maps over any other variant. However, it is also true that the normal function does its job well. While it will be a huge loss if Driver Mode is no more, especially for those who tend to drive, average users won’t have to worry too much.
Through: Hypertextual