Gone are the days when we needed a physical card or a co-pilot to take care of the music. With Android Auto we can do this and much more, but they have not yet managed to solve the problem of distracted driving.
Using Android Auto always requires us to look away from the road, change location, or skip to the next song. Google is fully aware of this and has attempted to address this issue with its latest Google Assistant update..
Google Assistant changes in Android Auto
Android Auto tries to be constantly updated and aims to keep you distracted with its many shortcuts. However, Google Assistant can fail us and, therefore, It is very important that they improve the user experience.
Google had no qualms about look at what the competition was doingin an attempt to improve the user experience with its voice assistant. The new update includes a more modern interface that is strangely reminiscent of Siri, Apple’s assistant.
Now, when the voice assistant is thinking of a response, a circle appears above the app while it processes the order or gives you more informationThe goal is to achieve a cleaner screen that avoids distractions on the road.
Google Assistant copies Siri on Android Auto
The new Google Assistant interface is very similar to some Apple versionsand aims to ensure that there are not many distractions on the dashboard screen.
When we issue an order, This circle appears in the colors of the Google company. above the rest of the applications. As soon as you process the response, the floating circle disappears.
For example, If we search for a restaurant on Google Maps. At this point, the voice assistant can offer us various options or ask us for more information to personalize the response. It is during this period that the floating circle appears.
this circle It’s just an addition to improve the user experience and, for now, it does not replace what existed until now. When we contact the Google Assistant, the traditional message will continue to appear asking us how it can help us.
If this update doesn’t appear in Android Auto when you connect your phone to the car, don’t worry. For now, This is only in the testing phase. In other words, only a few lucky ones were able to try the update. If all goes well, it will be available in all cars very soon.
