- ryan ( @ryan@the.coolest.zone ) 23•9 months ago
OK so I’ve read this whole thing and I’m still a bit confused, so help me please: this refers to the “Driving Mode” which hides all my apps and gives some weird simplified interface, right?
Because there’s also a “Driving” mode which is only accessible via a widget (why, Google) which gives you a map while driving without having to specifically enter a destination. That one’s staying, presumably?
- cheeseburger ( @cheeseburger@lemmy.ca ) English12•9 months ago
Really… I have to check that out. For a very long time I’ve wanted a mode in maps where it behaves as though I put a destination in without a destination, why don’t they have that?? If this is the mode you mention and I’m only just finding out, then it is definitely the one Google is turfing…
- ryan ( @ryan@the.coolest.zone ) 6•9 months ago
I think this is mostly what you want, but as far as I can find online (and I’ll test it again later today) it no longer shows traffic warnings and your current speed like the destination maps does. I think it used to, though, which is what’s annoying about this whole situation.
I actually lost this feature for a while - it used to be under the hamburger ≡ menu as “Just Drive” and then the hamburger menu disappeared, and I’ve just recently found it again as a widget.
So, yeah, Google kills all good things and I’m sure it won’t last for much longer, but it’s nice in the meantime.
- giloronfoo ( @giloronfoo@beehaw.org ) English3•9 months ago
I thought they got rid of that years ago. I used it for a bit after they killed Android Auto.
- Dr. Bob ( @DrBob@lemmy.ca ) English16•9 months ago
Can I help kill it? I hate that goddam thing.
- giloronfoo ( @giloronfoo@beehaw.org ) English6•9 months ago
Isn’t this that last driving friendly UI?
I’m unclear if this is further killing something that is already dead or if this is the only remaining driving mode.
Isn’t not having a driving mode bad? I wish they’d just bring back on device Android Auto.
- LanternEverywhere ( @LanternEverywhere@kbin.social ) 8•9 months ago
No any type of driving mode is the worst! The phone should always operate the same! The most distracting thing when driving is trying to figure out a whole new unfamiliar interface and having to fight with it to get it to do what you want it to do. Your phone should always work the same way
- giloronfoo ( @giloronfoo@beehaw.org ) English12•9 months ago
Maybe true for just dumping you into it unexpectedly, but once you do know how to use it, it is a much safer interface.
I much prefer having the podcast or music app integrated into the map interface with big buttons. The alternative is spending a lot more time with eyes off the road to switch apps and hit small buttons.
If I need to get to the normal interface when stopped, it is just a swipe away.
- Dr. Bob ( @DrBob@lemmy.ca ) English2•9 months ago
Sing it brother! Suddenly not knowing where anything is or locking me out of alternative apps is fucked.
- originalucifer ( @originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com ) 13•9 months ago
its been so long since i accidentally triggered this ive forgotten how bad it is… i just vaguely remember not really being able to do anything and not having the info i wanted, and suddenly the phone behaved differently. which is what you want when youre driving.
- Omega_Jimes ( @Omega_Jimes@lemmy.ca ) English8•9 months ago
I was just now working on a small indash computer running scrcpy to copy my phone screen to a 7inch touch display, and use this. It was supposed to be my drop in upgrade for my car.
Am now sad. 🙁
- setVeryLoud(true); ( @isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca ) English3•9 months ago
Why not a head unit that supports Android Auto?
Some double din jobby, or if you have a common car like a Civic, they make ready-made dashboard replacements.
- testman ( @testman@lemmy.ml ) English6•9 months ago
*laughs in OSMAnd*
- ililiililiililiilili ( @ililiililiililiilili@lemm.ee ) English3•9 months ago
Can anyone with experience using “OSMAnd~” and “Organic Maps” shed light on which works best in the US?
- iturnedintoanewt ( @iturnedintoanewt@lemm.ee ) English3•9 months ago
It might actually help a fast development cycle ala lemmy after reddit mess.
- Drusas ( @Drusas@kbin.social ) 4•9 months ago
It’s not exactly helpful, so go for it, Google.
- Pyr_Pressure ( @Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca ) English4•9 months ago
I use Google maps almost everyday and I don’t know what driving mode is?
- Fubarberry ( @Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz ) English2•9 months ago
Judging from these comments, I’m the only one who actually likes it. I find it easier to control music playback/etc while using maps and driving.
- setVeryLoud(true); ( @isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca ) English2•9 months ago
Eh it’s split 50/50
I personally have a car that supports Android Auto with an AAWireless installed so I’m ambivalent.
- Destide ( @sirico@feddit.uk ) English1•9 months ago
Used to use it on the motorbike as it made riding but audio only more consistent
- Yer Ma ( @JoMomma@lemm.ee ) English1•9 months ago
Good
- katy ✨ ( @cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone ) English1•9 months ago
ugh i’m not buying an entire new stereo and i loved the old android auto app so i’m still sad they killed it and turned it into driving mode. now this :(