However, just ahead of its expected launch window, Driving Mode was delayed.

seems as if Google is finally ready to launch Assistant Driving Mode with the move to Android 12.

For the people who use Android Auto in supported vehicles, that experience isn’t going away.

Starting with Android 12, Google Assistant driving mode will be the built-in mobile driving experience.

We have no further details to share at this time.

Google Assistant’s previously delayed Driving Mode will be the preferred interface starting with Android 12.

However, devices that receive the update – and new Android 12 devices going forward – will lose access.

Assistant Driving Mode isn’t a perfect replacement, but it’s also not half bad.