Recently, Google announced that it will shut down Android GPS activities for cell phones. The modification already occurs with Android 12, according to the company's confirmation. Now, the app will be replaced by the Google Assistant driving mode, integrated into Google Maps.
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Android Auto, on the other hand, will remain active for vehicles that are compatible. The specialized portal XDA Developers reported that the GPS is already displaying the warning that it will stop working.
According to the warning message, users are also being guided on what to do. In this case, you must use Google Assistant's driving mode, this for cell phones with Android 12.
For those who have a previous version of Android, the GPS app will continue to work for now.
Anyway, Any device running Android 9 or higher can install Google Assistant driving mode
. It is recommended that the device has at least 4 GB of RAM memory.The tool makes it possible to send and read messages aloud, activate music devices and others. All while driving, without having to take your eyes off the traffic.
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Google has also started work on a collective network of mobile devices for location. The idea is to create a resource that facilitates the location of a cell phone, tablet or the like. This is if the device has an Android operating system.
In June of this year, the first spoilers of the “Spot” project appeared. However, recently, new information was leaked, including a preview of the Google app.
As expected, the tool should be very similar to Apple's Buscar app. In this, a lost iPhone, for example, can be located even if it is turned off.
Google's device name is Find My Device. However, it is not yet known whether this will be the official title of the application. However, there is a Google app of the same name in the Play Store. Given this, it is speculated that the project may be just an update.
As with other “surprises” that have been discovered, this one should also go into effect soon. Users already expect to be able to use the Android finder in the coming months.
