TalkAndroid

Android Auto’s most annoying Google Maps flaw is finally fixed—drivers celebrate streamlined navigation

For years, whenever an alert for an accident or radar appeared on Android Auto, users felt Google Maps was undermining its ...
autoevolution

Google Maps Missing From Android Auto? Here's the Fix

Google Maps remains the go-to option for most Android Auto users, despite many other apps, including Waze, improving significantly in cars where Google's phone mirroring software is available. However ...
Android Police

Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...
autoevolution

Google Maps for Android Auto Lost a Key Feature This Year, Users Switching to Waze

Google Maps remains the preferred choice for Android Auto users seeking a navigation app, but a glitch that has been around since at least May is making it painfully difficult for many people to stick ...
9to5google

Google Maps on Android Auto now shows bigger labels on streets along your route [Gallery]

In a handy new tweak rolling out now, Google Maps now shows more prominent street labels on Android Auto. Google Maps has long shown street labels along each road, but outside of your next turn, ...
Android Police

Google Maps on Android Auto just made it easier to tell which lane to use when navigating

Marcus Spence is a tech professional and content writer based in Atlanta, GA. With a keen eye for industry trends, Marcus is dedicated to enhancing the way we interact with technology. When he’s not ...
Android Authority

Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to find the right EV stations for you

Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations. You’ll soon be able to access these filters just by tapping on Settings in Maps. You ...
Android Authority

Google Maps may soon keep your navigation updates where you can’t lose them

Google Maps is starting to test Live Updates for navigation on some devices. We spotted the feature several days ago, and more reports from other users have since surfaced. Testing appears very ...
TalkAndroid

Is This the End of Waze and Google Maps Domination? The French GPS Shaking Up Navigation—And Protecting Your Wallet

By June 2026, Roole Map, developed by the French automobile club Roole (formerly Identicar), had become a standout in ...
9to5google

You can finally open Google Maps on your phone while Android Auto is running [U]

Android Auto has long carried a frustrating restriction that prevents Google Maps from being opened on the connected phone, but it appears that is finally changing. Update 7/1: After rolling out in ...
SlashGear

Google Maps Not Working On Your Android Or iPhone? Here's How To Fix It

Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...