Drivemode For Android Updates

7.5.33 (May 6, 2020)

  • Improvement
    • Premium items are now free for a while.

7.5.29-7.5.32 (Apr 2, 2020)

  • Bugfixes
    • small bug fixes

7.5.28 (Jan 22, 2020)

  • Bugfixes
    • “Invite friends” didn’t suggest any messaging apps
    • Some layout bugs

7.5.27 (Jan 08, 2020)

  • Bugfixes
    • Small bug fix

7.5.26 (Dec 26, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Updated Privacy Policy.

7.5.25 (Dec 19, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Removed unused components to improve performance.

7.5.24 (Dec 12, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Messaging support for WhatsApp Business

7.5.23 (Nov 25, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Changed target SDK version to Android 10.
      • If your device is Android 10, it requires physical activity permission. This is used for Driving Autolaunch.

7.5.22 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Solved the conflict problem between swipe open tab action and gesture navigation action with android 10
      • When the tab is not visible, gesture navigation is still enabled. e.g. While you are on a call and you are at Drivemode calling screen, gesture navigation like swiping right from the edge works as “back button” so Drivemode calling screen is minimized to tab. This doesn’t mean it ends call but you are still on a call.

7.5.20 ~ 7.5.21 (Oct 10~17, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Cleanup unused components
  • Small bug fixes

7.5.19 (Sep 13, 2019)

  • Update privacy policy
  • Support last Whatsapp updates

7.5.18 (Aug 27, 2019)

  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed WhatsApp message handling
    • Fixed minor crash
    • Fixed notification state issues

7.5.17 (Aug 9, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Incoming Message flow
  • Bug Fixes
    • Small bugs

7.5.16 (Jul 26, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Exit navigation feature for Google Maps with pre-Oreo devices

7.5.15 (Jul 16, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Performance improvements
  • Bug Fixes
    • Minor crash fix

7.5.14 (Jun 24, 2019)

  • New Features
    • Faster messaging beta test for limited users
  • Bug Fixes
    • Small layout bug fix

7.5.13 (Jun 17, 2019)

  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed background crashes with Galaxy devices

7.5.12 (May 20, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Changed offer placement
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed some bugs

7.5.11 (May 13, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Error handling for voice command
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed sound feedbacks

7.5.10 (May 7, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Renewed points system
    • Renewed Colors

7.5.9 (Apr 22, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Driving Detection accuracy (auto launch)

7.5.8 (Apr 8, 2019)

  • Bug Fixes
    • Accessibility Service performance
    • A crash related to driving autolaunch

7.5.6 – 7.5.7 (Mar 25, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Driving detection auto launch accuracy

7.5.5 (Mar 18, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Verizon SMS support
  • Bug Fixes
    • Small UX bugs

7.5.4 (Feb 26, 2019)

  • New Features
    • User Community migration to Facebook group
  • Improvements
    • Destination search at Setting screen
  • Bug Fixes
    • Small UI bugs
    • Small messaging bugs

7.5.3 (Feb 18, 2019)

  • Bugfixes
    • Fixed the bug related to WhatsApp

7.5.0~7.5.2 (Jan 15, 2019)

  • Bugfixes
    • Fixed some crashes, bugs

7.4.10 (Jan 8, 2019)

  • Improvements
    • Tab voice command experience
    • Audio focus problem while playing music

7.4.9 (Dec 19, 2018)

  • Improvements
    • Updated logo animation!

7.4.8 (Dec 11, 2018)

  • New Feature
    • New voice command available (English Only)
      • “Next track”, “Previous track”, “Turn up volume”, “Turn down volume”, “What time is it?”, “Launch dashboard”
  • Improvements
    • Adjust tab tappable area
    • Modified campaign placements

7.4.7 (Nov 27, 2018)

  • New Feature
    • New voice command available (English Only)
  • Improvements
    • Driving AutoLaunch accuracy

7.4.6 (Nov 12, 2018)

  • Bugfixes
    • Fixed Bluetooth autolaunch bug
    • Fixed other minor bugs

7.4.5 (Nov 5, 2018)

  • Improvements
    • Driving Autolaunch accuracy
    • New setting menu “Driving AutoShutdown” is available in “AutoLaunch & Shutdown”.
  • Bugfixes
    • Facebook messenger problem

7.4.4 (Oct 29, 2018)

  • Bugfix
    • Some minor crashes

7.4.3 (Oct 23, 2018)

  • Improvements
    • Voice Command on Tab Tap: Improved recognition accuracy, New commands are available(English only)
  • Bugfixes
    • Speedometer doesn’t work
    • Minor bugs

7.4.2 (Oct 16, 2018)

  • Bugfixes
    • Fixed KKP control issues
    • Fixed minor bugs

7.4.0, 7.4.1 (Oct 1, 2018)

  • New Feature
    • Collect points as you drive with Drivemode. Points can be exchanged into new widgets and backgrounds.

7.3.6 (Sep 18, 2018)

  • WhatsApp Business support
  • Minor tab design change

7.3.5 (Sep 10, 2018)

  • Bugfixes

7.3.3~7.3.4 (Aug 29~Sep 05, 2018)

  • Improvements
    • Android Pie supports
    • KKP supports
    • Message function
  • Bugfixes
    • Setting synchronization

7.3.2 (Aug 15, 2018)

  • Improvements
    • Support Textra
  • Bugfixes

7.3.1 (Aug 08, 2018)

  • Improvements
    • The performance of contact importing
  • Bugfixes
    • Fix transition error on permission setting for Oreo device
    • Fix Trip Sharing bugs
    • Fix generic minor bugs

7.3.0 (Aug 01, 2018)

  • Bugfixes
    • Avoid turning off music when DM is closed after being autolaunched
    • Auto-reply and Ignore calls features can end calls correctly
    • Fix different Trip Sharing bugs
    • Fix generic minor bugs

7.2.9 (July 20, 2018)

  • New FeatureStarted easy voice command beta version for a part of users
  • ImprovementsCall and Message stability
  • BugfixesPerformance issue fixes

7.2.8 (July 10, 2018)

  • Trip sharing with a photo
  • Configurable notifications in the system setting
  • Performance and bugfixes

7.2.7 (July 2, 2018)

  • Some crash fixes
  • Some minor bug fixes

7.2.6 (Jun 26, 2018)

  • Twitter Voice Tweet widget is now in Drivemode Labs
  • Message Notification improvement

7.2.5 (Jun 13, 2018)

  • Better experience with Bluetooth Audio
  • New sound effects
  • Small crash fixes

7.2.3 (May 29, 2018)

  • Improved some UI components
  • Fixed some problems in messenger apps

7.2.2 (May 21, 2018)

  • Trip sharing to Facebook
  • Fixed login error

7.2.0 ~ 7.2.1 (May 9, 2018)

  • Share your trips (new)
  • Improved trip history in profile screen
  • Play WhatsApp voice messages
  • Audio ducking and music fixes
  • Instability fixes
  • Last version of Drivemode that supports Android 4.4 KitKat

7.1.2 (April 24, 2018)

  • New Features
    • Shout: you can post tweets by voice
  • Improvements
    • Handles SMS with Facebook Messenger
  • Bugfixes
    • Stability fixes on Oreo devices
    • Bugfixes in location sharing

7.1.0 ~ 7.1.1 (April 3, 2018)

  • New Features
    • Google Voice Assistant is now available! Check the top-right microphone icon on Dashboard.
  • Improvements
    • Reward item notification
  • Bugfixes
    • Layouts and styles
    • SIP calls
    • Permissions

7.0.19 (March 26, 2018)

  • Bug fixes on permission handling
  • Bug fixes on language setting

7.0.18 (March 19, 2018)

  • Note for people with Android OS version 4.3 or older: Please upgrade your Android OS to continue to receive Drivemode updates. Drivemode will still work just fine, but you will not receive new updates after today.
  • Bug fixes on the settings UI
  • Bug fixes on sending and receiving messages

7.0.14 ~ 7.0.17 (February 20, 2018)

  • Note for people with Android OS version 4.3 or older: Please upgrade your Android OS to continue to receive Drivemode updates. Drivemode will still work just fine, but you will not receive new updates after today.
  • Digital Clock animation problem
  • Crashes in auto launch

7.0.13 (January 30, 2018)

  • Fixed message notification problem with long message
  • Fixed recent destination problem

7.0.12 (January 25, 2018)

  • Upgraded minimum supported OS to Android 4.4 (Kitkat)
  • Added dashboard configuration
  • SMS handling for dual-sim
  • Bugfixes

7.0.8 ~ 7.0.11 (January 19, 2018)

  • Battery usage improvements
  • Incoming messaging experience improvements
  • UI optimizations for Android Oreo
  • Bugfixes

7.0.5 ~ 7.0.7 (December 28, 2017)

  • SMS improvement
  • Performance Improvements
  • Bugfixes

7.0.0 ~ 7.0.4 (December 20, 2017)

  • Performance Improvements
  • Bugfixes

6.2.3 (December 18, 2017)

  • Performance Improvements

6.2.2 (December 10, 2017)

  • New messaging flow
  • Improved animation performance

6.2.0 ~ 6.2.1 (December 1, 2017)

  • Performance improvements in entire app
  • Bugfixes

6.1.0 ~ 6.1.2 (November 27, 2017)

  • Bug fixes
  • RTL support

6.0.3 (November 16, 2017)

  • Support for new Android permissions
  • Using new features in Android Nougat to better manage favorite contacts, make outgoing calls, and receive SMS messages
  • Bug fixes

6.0.1 – 6.0.2 (November 1, 2017)

  • Performance improvements on screens with transparency
  • Bug fixes

6.0.0 (October 16, 2017)

  • Location sharing upgraded

5.4.2 (September 25, 2017)

  • Fixes crashes during calls after LG’s recent OS updates

5.4.1 (September 20, 2017)

  • Improvements
    • Battery-friendly data sync
    • Reduce auto launch false positives
  • Several bugs fixed
    • Data sync bug fixes
    • Settings bug fixes

5.4.0 (September 12, 2017)

  • Improvements
    • Support more navigation apps
  • Several bugs fixed

5.3.16 (August 28, 2017)

  • Improvements
    • Optimized driving detection
    • Optimized auto launch
  • Fixed the setting of auto launch
  • Bugs fixed

5.3.15 (August 25, 2017)

  • Improvements
    • Optimized driving detection
    • Optimized auto launch
  • Bugs fixed

5.3.14 (August 23, 2017)

  • Improvements
    • Optimized driving detection
    • Optimized auto launch
  • Bugs fixed

5.3.13 (August 22, 2017)

  • Improvements
    • Optimized driving detection
    • Optimized auto launch
  • Bugs fixed

5.3.12 (August 6, 2017)

  • Bug fix: errors when sending message replies.

5.3.11 (August 1, 2017)

  • Performance improvements, getting more friendly with your memory
  • Bug fix: Speech synthesizer

5.3.10 (July 28, 2017)

  • Performance improvements, getting more friendly with your battery.
  • Recently missed calls will appears higher on recommendations

5.3.9 (July 24, 2017)

  • Performance improvements, getting more friendly with your battery
  • Better driving detection experience

5.3.8 (July 20, 2017)

  • Fix: Drivemode freezes on initial loading screen.

5.3.7 (July 18, 2017)

  • Fixed music player behaviour
  • Fixed destination list minor bug
  • Fixed some other small bugs

5.3.6 (July 10, 2017)

  • Bug fixes

5.3.5 (July 4, 2017)

  • Fixed bugs!

5.3.4 (June 27, 2017)

  • Roadside Assistance for US
  • Fixed many bugs!

5.3.0 ~5.3.2 (June 9, 2017)

  • Added Location Sharing feature
  • Fixed bugs around incoming message handling
  • Fixed wrong app states
  • Fixed minor UI bugs

5.2.4 (May 29, 2017)

  • Fixed the bug of navigation

5.2.3 (May 22, 2017)

  • Shutdown popup will show up with double tap home button
  • Fixed the bug of speech recognition

5.2.2 (May 15, 2017)

  • Bugfixes around music volume adjustments
  • Screen bugfixes in night mode

5.2.1 (May 1, 2017)

  • Don’t display notifications while driving
  • Fixed bugs around music

5.2.0 (Apr 24, 2017)

  • New Languages! Swedish, Finnish and Romanian! Thank you to all collaborators!
  • Slight improvement for recovery on speech recognition errors
  • Support for 18:9 aspect ratio devices

5.1.20 (Mar 21, 2017) to 5.1.23(Apr 19, 2017)
Bugfixes5.1.19 (Mar 9, 2017)
Bugfixes

  • Voice input improvements (workaround for bugs introduced in latest Google speech recognition update)
  • Fix: message input flow gets stuck when Google speech recognition fails.
  • Fix: album art for Spotify was not displaying correctly.

5.1.16 ~ 5.1.17 (Feb 20, 2017)
Bugfixes

  • Fixed some problems about Driving AutoLaunch

5.1.10 ~ 5.1.15 (Feb 9, 2017)
New Features

  • Add Labs setting: Bluetooth AutoLaunch launches only tab without dashboard

Bugfixes

  • Fixed crash at Dashboard
  • Fixed edit favorite destination screen UI
  • Album art and song info frequently not showing up from apps
  • Several bug fixes! Really!

5.1.9 (Jan 23, 2017)
Bugfixes

  • Color of sliders
  • Favorite App items getting duplicated
  • Drivemode Labs checkbox state switches by itself
  • Several bug fixes! Really!

5.1.8 (Jan 16, 2017)

  • Improved voice search UI
  • Fixed sound UX
  • Bug fixes for music and messages!
  • Several bug fixes! Really!

5.1.4 ~ 5.1.7 (Jan 10, 2017)

  • Messaging supported Google Allo for Marshmallow and Nougat
  • Messaging supported Signal and ICQ
  • Several speech recognition quality improved
  • Bug fixes for music and messages!
  • Several bug fixes! Really!

5.1.3 (Dec 27, 2016)

  • New Drivemode Labs experiment: Always display album art and song info on Music Player.
  • Music player fix: song info wasn’t displayed on some devices
  • Crash fixes

5.1.2 (Dec 26, 2016)

  • Bug fixes for music and messages!
  • Happy new year!

5.1.1 (Dec 22, 2016)

  • Smaller minimize button for music player on landscape
  • Several bug fixes!

5.1.0 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Reverted to the older music player design in this version
  • Improvement: Answer to calls more reliably on Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat
  • Fix: Duplicate message announcements for Hangouts and some other apps
  • Fix: Random failures in speech recognition
  • Other minor bug fixes

5.0.8 (Dec 16, 2016)

  • Fix: oversensitive “yo drivemode” and “ok google” detections

5.0.7 (Dec 14, 2016)

  • fixed some crashes

5.0.6 (Dec 13, 2016)

  • New: Support for sending addresses to TomTom Go
  • Improvement: Speech recognition will now make sounds when retrying because of an error
  • Improvement: Pauses messages while in a VoIP call (WhatsApp, Viber and some other apps)
  • Fix: Tasker Plugin was not shutting down Drivemode
  • Several minor issues fixed

5.0.5 (Dec 8, 2016)

  • New: Receive messages with WeChat
  • Bluetooth microphone enable setting added to Drivemode Labs (Default is now OFF)
  • Fixed: microphone was not working for voip/call apps (WhatsApp, Facebook and others) when voice commands were enabled
  • Fixed: shutdown of app when tapping the tab on Nougat 7.1.1
  • Fixed several minor bugs

5.0.4 (Dec 5, 2016)

  • Drivemode now uses Bluetooth’s microphone for voice input
  • “Yo Drivemode” detection can be disabled in Settings
  • Smaller maximize music player button
  • Fixed: Default navigation app was changed when launching an app from App Launcher
  • Fixed: Bluetooth AutoLaunch now works when multiple devices are connected simultaneously
  • Fixed: KKP maximize/minimize player wasn’t working on the new music player
  • Fixed: white overlay bug that blocked all interactions
  • Fixed: audio was muted after voice input in some devices (Samsung, Blackberry and maybe others)
  • Fixed several minor bugs

5.0.2~5.0.3 (Nov 28, 2016)

  • You can start voice command from anywhere in drivemode by just saying “Yo Drivemode”
  • Improvement: HERE WeGo maps support
  • Fixed: Notification shows up when Drivemode is already running
  • Fixed several minor bugs

5.0.1 (Nov 24, 2016)

  • “Maximize Player” button will not block swipe down of Notification Bar
  • Fixed: destinations popup was not showing up in some phones
  • Fixed: in-call screen was not showing up when Drivemode app was in foreground
  • Several minor bug fixes

5.0.0 (Nov 21, 2016)

  • Say “Yo Drivemode” to start voice command recognition!
  • Trip History is now saved under your Profile
  • Audio Visualizer and Connect to Spotify
  • Improvement: Answer incoming calls on Android 7.x Nougat

4.13.0 (Nov 17, 2016)

  • Redesigned Music Player!
  • Messages received before starting Drivemode will not be read

4.12.3 (Nov 10, 2016)

  • Incoming phone calls bring Drivemode screen forward problem
  • Fixed: several other issues

4.12.1~4.12.2 (Nov 2, 2016)

  • Improvement: Shutdown when it is removed from recent tasks list
  • Improvement: Show help message on tapping tab
  • Fixed: screen lock not working after finishing
  • Fixed: several other issues

4.12.0 (Oct 27, 2016)

  • New: Call and Message can be accessed from main menu
  • New: Reply to Textra messages
  • Improvement: Display weather station location name
  • Improvement: Stop music playback during incoming message
  • Fixed TTS reading of small numbers
  • Fixed duplicated contacts showing up
  • Fixed several other issues

4.11.3 (Oct 21, 2016)

  • Fixed: bluetooth calling issues introduced in 4.11.2.
    Calls would go through speaker even when connected to a bluetooth device.
  • Fixed: music controls weren’t properly passed to music apps in some devices

4.11.2 (Oct 20, 2016)

  • Experimental: Voice commands for SMS messages
  • Experimental: Bluetooth SCO mode
  • Improvement: Reduced network data usage
  • Improvement: listening for voice commands will retry when speech recognition fails
  • Fixed: speed alarm was ringing at 0 mph or km/h.
  • Fixed: several other issues
  • Several other issues fixed

4.11.0~4.11.1 (Oct 13, 2016)

  • Experimental: Voice commands for call and navigation (in Drivemode Labs, English only)
  • Driving auto-launch improvements
  • Fixed: Phone numbers showing for people already in contacts list
  • Fixed: Missing “voice search” in apps menu
  • Fixed: Audio ducking lost when skipping songs
  • Several other issues fixed

4.10.5 (Oct 6, 2016)

  • Improvement: Reduced battery draining issue
  • Bug fixes

4.10.4 (Sep 29, 2016)

  • New: Amazon Music support
  • Improvement: Music player improvements for Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat
  • Bug fixes

4.10.3 (Sep 28, 2016)

  • New: Apple Music support
  • Improvement: Speedometer widget is now available for everyone!
  • Improvement: Music player improvements for Android 7.0 Nougat
  • Fixed: Bugs in incoming messages
  • Fixed: Weather location not updated in some cases
  • Fixed: Back buttons were not responding

4.10.2 (Sep 27, 2016)
Many bug fixes in this version!

  • Fixed: some messages were being ignored by Drivemode because of a bug! Sorry!
  • Fixed: text overflows in some languages
  • Fixed: audio ducking only when the Drivemode tab is expanded
  • many more minor fixes

4.10.1 (Sep 21, 2016)
Thanks for the constant feedback! We added a new feature and made several fixes to the app this week!

  • New Feature: AutoLaunch when Google Maps navigation starts
  • Fixed: Default Maps app setting not working properly
  • Improvement: Displays alert dialogs first time Drivemode launches automatically
  • Improvement: Voice commands detection for CJK languages
  • Improvement: Reduced memory usage

4.10.0 (Sep 15, 2016)
Thanks for the constant feedback, we added a new setting and knocked out a few more bugs this week.

  • New Setting: The red destination picker which shows up after launch be disabled in Settings > AutoLaunch & Close
  • Fixed “”Answer the Call”” voice command not working properly
  • Fixed a rare music player bug where no music player was launched
  • Fixed some other bugs!

4.9.2~4.9.3 (Sep 7, 2016)
FAQ link is added to home drawer menu!
If you cannot understand about Drivemode, you can see FAQ page there.

  • Added FAQ link on home drawer menu
  • Fixed weather background isn’t updated problem
  • KKP becomes to be able to handle back button at any Incoming Message screen
  • Fixed small bugs!

4.9.1 (Sep 6, 2016)

  • New Update History section added to drawer menu
  • Fixed “Installation Blocked” issue some users had.
  • Fixed side tab not showing on Xiaomi phones

4.9.0 (Aug 31, 2016)

  • New: Trip history (in Drivemode Labs)
  • Speedometer now displays beyond 120 km/h or 80 mph (but.. please drive safely!)
  • Miles earned indicator moved into “Miles Rewards” screen
  • Alternate between fahrenheit and celsius by tapping on the weather icon

4.8.0~4.8.7 (Aug 27, 2016)

  • Connect with Vinli and Automatic OBD2 adapter at Premium Store
  • Fixed ASUS/OPPO crashes when editing addresses
  • Close the tab with “home button” press
  • New setting: auto launch with any car/headset bluetooth
  • Request “Draw over other apps” permission in Xiaomi devices
  • Crashes and bugs fixes!

4.7.2 (Jul 28, 2016)

  • Fix for your Miles not syncing properly across devices
  • Fixed “Play Music at Launch” not playing properly
  • Improved loading times when starting up!
  • Answering call interface now works on more phone models!
  • Several minor bug and layout fixes!

4.7.0~4.7.1 (Jul 21, 2016)

  • Answering call interface now works on all phones! (including S5 and Note 4)
  • Bluetooth auto-close will wait 10 seconds before closing (for cars which temporarily stop BT)
  • Fix for the “1000 miles” notification bug
  • Many more!

4.6.0~4.6.7 (Jul 13, 2016)

  • New Features: Invite friends and earn bonus miles
  • Improved Hebrew voice recognition (Big thanks to Roi!)
  • Fixed speech recognition issues caused by a recent Google App update
  • Fixed many any other bugs!

4.5.6~4.5.11 (Jun 30, 2016)
A huge feature update! Introducing Drivemode Miles. Now you can unlock new features simply by driving! New features include a speed alarm, new clock design, and many more to come.

  • New Features: Earning Miles! Enable it from your clock screen
  • New languages
  • Fixes crashes and bugs!

4.5.1~4.5.5 (Jun 16, 2016)
Can you hear us now? Improvements to voice replies and added points of interest feature!

  • Extended listening time for voice response to messages
  • Quick fixes for the voice reply crashing issue and for Automatic folks out there
  • Several minor UI issues fixed for lower res screens

4.5.0 (May 27, 2016)

  • New Features: Gas Station, ATM, and Parking Points of Interest added!
  • Settings syncing issue is fixed!

4.4.0~4.4.2 (May 24, 2016)
For those about to rock: A newly added setting in Drivemode Labs enables you to invert the controls on the music player! Drivemode now available in Bulgarian. Добре дошли! Welcome to our friends from Bulgaria!

  • Improved date formats for several languages (including Russian)
  • New design for notifications within the app
  • Fixed Hangouts + SMS saying messages twice!
  • First round of improvements for voice reply (thank everyone for the help!)
  • New Drivemode Labs setting to Invert Music controls!
  • Fixed: settings reset bug

4.3.0~4.3.3 (May 18, 2016)
Reduced battery consumption!! We made several updates here that will make it better both while Drivemode is and isn’t running! Also added in a few more minor fixes.

  • Reduced battery consumption and performance improvements
  • Several small updates to clean up, spruce up, and patch up!
  • Bug/crash fixes

4.2.0~4.2.4 (May 6, 2016)
Reduced battery consumption!! We made several updates here that will make it better both while Drivemode is and isn’t running! Also added in a few more minor fixes.

  • Reduced battery consumption and performance improvements
  • Autoreply text messages are now editable (go to Settings > Preset Messages > Tap on a preset and look for the new checkbox)
  • Crash fixes

4.0.0~4.1.3 (Apr 25, 2016)
New user profile added. If you are added all of your settings and favorites can be saved for use on other devices!
Two new commands and an improved for flow for voice replies + 3 newly translated languages!
Check. It. Out.

  • If you login, all of your settings, favorites, presets and recent destinations will be saved
  • Share the same account and settings across multiple devices
  • New settings drawer menu (press the button in upper left of lock)
  • “Cancel” and “Listen Again” commands available in voice texting!
  • New languages added: Russian, Tamil (India), Chinese (Simplified)
  • Added fix for a rare situation where google maps would not correctly find an address

3.9.3 (Apr 14, 2016)
Playlists for Player.fm. You heard that right! Player.fm becomes the first podcasting app in Drivemode to have playlists accessible from the music player.
Launch Player.fm and check it out in the upper right of the transparent music player. A big shout out to Mike, Martin, and team.

  • Playlist access for Player.fm
  • Redesign favorite music apps list

3.8.3 (Apr 08, 2016)
Several new additions to Drivemode Labs in this release. Head over to the bottom of your settings menu to check the experimental features out!

  • Answer call by voice and 2 other new features can be enabled in Settings > Drivemode Labs
  • Premium store added with the requested item of removing signature.
  • Several bug fixes and other improvements

3.8.2 (Apr 06, 2016)

  • New languages added: Spanish, Italian, French, Danish, and Polish!
  • Premium store added with the requested item of removing signature
  • Drivemode is now available on your tablet!

3.7.0 (Mar 30, 2016)
We have gone international. Drivemode now supports 2 new languages, Japanese and Portuguese BR! Welcome to the Drivemode family!

  • Fixed an issue with Driving Detection not launch properly
  • Improved Gmail Messaging Support for multiple subjects, same sender
  • Search for adding a contact and app

3.6.1~3.6.8 (Mar 23, 2016)
FB Messenger, Whatsapp. Hangouts, Gmail. Skype. LINE. We now support all of these for voice replies! Check out Settings > Set Favorite Message Apps to configure.

  • Added support for Gmail, LINE, for Voice Reply
  • Better support for receiving multiple messages
  • New music player animations. So fresh. So clean.
  • 3.6.1~8 are bug/crash fixes, sorry for the amount of updates recently!

3.4.2 (Mar 01, 2016)
Music lovers, you’ll see big improvements to loading speed! Also added several new settings including Always On Dark Theme. Check it out!

  • Always dark theme and several other new settings
  • Speed improvements for music player launching
  • Several small changes to improve sounds and menus

3.3.0 (Feb 22, 2016)
Safer app launching you say? Yep, it’s here! Check it out on the main menu and then pop into settings to check out the new volume control!

  • Huge improvement to animation speed
  • App Launcher is available to all!
  • Volume Controls in Settings

3.2.3~3.2.7 (Feb 15, 2016)
“Starbucks”. That’s all you need to say to find the closest Starbucks with Drivemode’s brand new voice search for destinations!

  • Voice Search for Destinations
  • Adjustable Tab Size (in Settings > Tab)
  • App Launcher. (still experimental) Enable it in Settings > Labs

3.1.0 (Feb 09, 2016)
The side tab size is now customizable! Select the one that works best for you and your phone in Settings > Tab

  • Much Better Driving Detection! Try it out!
  • Adjustable Tab Size (in Settings > Tab)
  • App Launcher. (still experimental) Enable it in Settings > Labs

3.0.0 (Feb 04, 2016)
Big Driving Detection Improvements. Also added Speedometer and an App Launcher! This works awesome if you want to launch your Maps app without a destination.

  • Much Better Driving Detection! Try it out!
  • New Speedometer! (enable it in Drivemode Labs)
  • App Launcher. (still experimental) Enable it in Settings > Labs

2.8.0~2.9.2 (Feb 01, 2016)
Another HUGE update for you. We added a much requested Speedometer and an App Launcher! This works awesome if you want to launch your Maps app without a destination.

  • New Speedometer! (find it in Settings > Drivemode Labs)
  • App Launcher. (still experimental) Enable it in Settings > Drivemode Labs
  • Tons of bugs squashed.

2.7.1 (Jan 25, 2016)
THIS. UPDATE. IS. HUGE! We are excited to announce a new feature called “Drivemode Labs” where you can try experimental features! You can find this at the bottom of the settings menu.

  • Drivemode Labs added
  • Whatsapp and FB Messenger text by voice support in Drivemode Labs!
  • Long press the tab to hide it!

2.6.7 (Jan 16, 2016)
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re getting much more stable with your suggestions update after update!
Version 2.6.x now enables you to reply to text messages using voice (Beta)! It also has greatly improved instructions on how to use Drivemode the first time you install it.
Great to see the community coming together, THANK YOU!!

  • now enables you to reply to text messages using voice (Beta)!

2.5.1~2.5.3 (Dec 27, 2015)
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re getting much more stable with your suggestions update after update!
Version 2.5.x has greatly improved driving detection, and login is now optional!

  • We made a few small changes to the new Login screen and fixed a couple of minor bugs while we were at it!
    Great to see the community coming together, THANK YOU!!

2.5.0 (Dec 08, 2015)
It is here. GREATLY. IMPROVED. DRIVING DETECTION. Also a quick patch for Bluetooth Autolaunch.

  • A few small bug fixes
  • Bugfix: Bluetooth autolaunch issues fixed! (thanks Sean, Sachin, Matt, Branko, Devon, and others who helped report!)
  • Bugfix: Tab does not remain hidden after incoming message notification (thanks Sachin + others!)

2.4.1~2.4.3 (Dec 06, 2015)
It is here. GREATLY. IMPROVED. DRIVING DETECTION. Also a quick patch for Bluetooth Autolaunch.

  • New feature: Driving Detection launching and closing!
  • Improved: new animation for accepting a call
  • Bugfix: SMS “ask to read” setting now working properly

2.3.10 (Nov 28, 2015)
Podcast lovers around the globe, we have a GREAT update for you. Support for podcast app PlayerFM has been greatly improved and it should launch more smoothly from now on.

  • Improved: Nightmode now adapts to sunset times
  • Improved: smoother animations on the main menu
  • Bugfix: “out of memory” issue causing Drivemode to turn off for a handful of users

2.3.8 (Nov 17, 2015)
To the old souls with versions of Android before Kitkat we greatly increased support for Android Jellybean 4.3 and Ice Cream Sandwich 4.1!

  • Improved: GREATLY improved support for Jellybean and Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Improved: animations for changing screens in music player!
  • Bugfix: fixed a rare bug which would cause music player to hide in some special situations

2.3.7 (Nov 13, 2015)
A quick bug fix and layout release for all of your reports! Thanks everyone for making Drivemode awesome.

  • Improved: Several layout improvements for devices on Jellybean and Ice Cream Sandwich systems
  • Bugfix: Side tab does not block adding a favorite address

2.3.6 (Nov 12, 2015)
Welcome to the new music player! You can now easily tap to launch your music player if you need to switch track! In addition, several fixes reported by you to help clean up Drivemode.

  • New Feature: “Tap to open” – lets you easily toggle to the music player to select a playlist
  • Improved: Fixed issues about “Set Home Address” not disappearing correctly

2.3.4~2.3.5 (Nov 03, 2015)

  • Swipe the Drivemode tab to left to hide it temporarily
  • Minor bug fixes

2.3.3 (Oct 30, 2015)
Trick or treat everyone! We have both of these in store for everyone today.
A treat is a few small fixes around the app. (don’t worry, no candy corn or smarties)
The trick? We’ll you’ll just have to login and upgrade to find out!
Hope everyone has an awesome halloween and for those folks who don’t celebrate, I hope you enjoy your new friend on our navigation menu!

  • Vampire Jeff and the Werewolves of Driving

2.3.1 (Oct 28, 2015)
Welcome to the new music player! We’ve added a completely new selection menu, improved launch times, and made it easy to start up apps!

  • New Feature: You can move between the music app and the Drivemode menu by the new “Tap to Open” feature.
  • Improved: greatly reduced “invisible” side tab blocking area
  • As always, a few more bugfixes based on your feedback!

2.2.0~2.2.1 (Oct 27, 2015)
This update is the first of several for making your music player experience even better! We started off by adding an easier, more intuitive menu for switching music apps.

  • New Feature: Swiping menu for your favorite Music Apps!!
  • Bug fix: Fixed menu voice overs for Play Music and Milk Music
  • Bug fix: Searched destinations should now show up in Recents

2.1.3~2.1.6 (Sep 28, 2015)
Adding MORE to the biggest update since we launched! No more GPS required. Big improvements to reduce battery usage!

  • Improved: 3 improvements to reduce battery usage!
  • New Feature: Contacts with multiple phone #s have labels such as “Home” or “Mobile”
  • New Feature: SMS texts with websites now just say the name of the website
  • Bug fix: The Login Button works on devices with smaller screens

2.1.0~2.1.2 (Sep 11, 2015)
The Biggest Update since we launched! GPS is now optional. You can hide the side tab menu. So much more!

  • New Feature: Drivemode Backgrounds
  • New Setting: Turn off vibration feedback
  • New Setting: Auto-play music
  • Bug fix: No more blank red or blue screens
  • Bug fix: Login problems
  • Bug fix: Favorite addresses reorder correctly now
  • Many more smaller bug fixes. Much more stable!

2.0.13 (Aug 18, 2015)
An exciting update! Thanks everyone for the great feedback, we’ve added in a new setting based on your requests and have a huge update coming soon.

  • New setting to turn off vibration feedback (thanks Cliff, Julien, Gustav, and others for the suggestion!)
  • Milk Music – Added in better support. Check out the music app settings menu!
  • Several more fixes based on your reports! Keep em’ coming

2.0.12 (Aug 11, 2015)
Eliminating all the bugs! Thanks so much to everyone for the report, we could not have done it without you. Let’s keep making Drivemode better.

  • Asus and OnePlusOne users, we fixed a few launching bugs you were having!
  • Fixed a bug for incoming calls didn’t answer properly on some devices
  • Fixed a few issues users were encountering during the tutorial!

2.0.11 (Aug 05, 2015)
Introducing the fully redesigned Drivemode with a simpler and more intuitive interface!

  • New Feature: you can now sort all of your favorite destinations, including Home and Work
  • Fixed a bug when a text message tries to autoreply to an blocked phone number
  • Fixed a problem for a few specific phone models where Drivemode wouldn’t launch properly

2.0.10 (Aug 03, 2015)
DRIVEMODE. HAS. ARRIVED.
In addition to completely overhauling our interface and new features, here a couple of quick things we fixed this afternoon as well:

  • Fixed a bug which could crash the contacts menu
  • Fixed issue with Incoming Calls on certain devices
  • Fixed a problem where bluetooth auto-launch would not launch Drivemode
  • A bunch of smaller stability fixes

2.0.9 (Jul 31, 2015)
DRIVEMODE. HAS. ARRIVED.
In addition to completely overhauling our interface and new features, here a couple of quick things we fixed this afternoon as well:

  • Several small layout improvements to continue making Drivemode a nice experience on the eyes

2.0.8 (Jul 30, 2015)
DRIVEMODE. HAS. ARRIVED.
In addition to completely overhauling our interface and new features, here a couple of quick things we fixed this afternoon as well:

  • Fixed an issue for address search where in some cases it wouldn’t return results properly

2.0.6 (Jul 29, 2015)
DRIVEMODE. HAS. ARRIVED.
Welcome to the BIGGEST update to Drivemode ever. We’ve had the privilege of working closely with our users to bring you a complete redesign of the app.
In addition to completely overhauling our interface and new features, here a couple of quick things we fixed this morning as well:

  • Devices with small screens can now scroll up/down to press buttons
  • Improve loading messages for Music

2.0.5 (Jul 28, 2015)
DRIVEMODE. HAS. ARRIVED.
Welcome to the BIGGEST update to Drivemode ever. We’ve had the privilege of working closely with our users to bring you a complete redesign of the app.
In addition to completely overhauling our interface and new features, here a couple of quick things we fixed this morning as well:

  • Fixed an issue with the swipe down music player shortcut

1.4.6 (Jun 22, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! It’s only a few days later, but I couldn’t resist updating, so here’s a couple of small bugfixes for a few phone specific issues! Motorola and HTC owners rejoice!

  • Fixed a calling issue related to HTC M8 on Lollipop
  • Fixed a rare issue related to launch music apps on Motorola devices

Here’s a teaser for you all. Next month Drivemode will be making its biggest update in history.

1.4.5 (Jun 18, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! We have a MEGA fix pack this week, thanks to all who helped!

  • Added more song and album info for a wider variety of music apps!
  • Fixed a Google login issue
  • Fixed calling issues for HTC and some users running Android Lollipop
  • Did NOT fix an issue with Dad’s phone (ain’t broke, don’t fix it)
  • Fixed a minor Tutorial issue for test contacts

Dads of Drivemode, Happy Father’s Day this weekend!

1.4.4 (Jun 10, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! We have been fixing, patching, and building everything based on your feedback. Shoutouts to Eric, David, Chris, and Kevin for some awesome feedback the past couple of weeks.

  • TONS of fixes for making and receiving CALLS. Especially for Samsung phones.
  • Removed Google+ access for login. Now it’s just your Google Account!
  • Spiffy new login button design

I hope you enjoy what we’ve cooked up!

1.4.3 (May 26, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! Another batch of fixes for you fresh out of our programming kitchen.

  • Simple Mode Destinations – We fixed a sneaky bug that would cause issues with using the Destinations feature of Simple Mode. Even sneaky bugs will be squashed!

1.4.2 (May 25, 2015)
Hola Drivemoders! If you’ve recently had issues with making calls from within Drivemode, this update may help.

  • ‘Call Failed’ – We fixed where a few users had trouble with making calls.
  • Tutorial cleanup – We took out our broom and tidied up the new Tutorial!

Callers, please keep the bug reports coming. They’ve been very helpful in fixing the calling issues! Let’s build it right!

1.4.0~1.4.1 (May 21, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! We’ve been in the laboratory cooking up something pretty big. Today we share part I of a major update.

  • TUTORIAL – That’s right, we have a brand new tutorial to learn Drivemode.
  • SIMPLE MODE – We simplified Drivemode. Enable it in your settings menu!

+ Many more fixes! See the full list in our G+ community!

1.3.6 (May 05, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! Did you miss me? You bet you did! I’m back to deliver another delicious update.

  • BIG UPDATE TO TOUCH SENSITIVITY – We greatly improved the sensitivity to better capture when you swipe vs. when you tap. We fixed about 5 other menu-related bugs in the process.

We hope this improves every tap and swipe that you make within Drivemode. Because after all, a tap is a TERRIBLE thing to waste.

1.3.5 (Apr 29, 2015)
Hey Drivemoders! We are now available in the UK and India! Also, Poweramp lovers, we’ve got something for ya.

  • POWERAMP – Several fixes the Poweramp music player including the 8 second bug. (thanks Remington, Dennis, Bronc)
  • POWERAMP – Show album images for currently playing songs.
  • “No Application” – Fixed No Application background continuing after Drivemode closed normally.

1.0.0 (Aug 25, 2014)

  • First release!