I use Android Auto and CarPlay practically every day — but here's the one thing I also do before driving

Google Maps is the one thing I always make sure to activate on CarPlay and Android Auto before I start driving because it ...
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 ...
Android Authority

It’s time Google lets us customize Maps on Android Auto, colors and all

Despite the critical content I often write about Android Auto, I have a deep fondness for Google’s phone-to-car mirroring service. Whether I’m dropping my partner off at work, going on a long road ...
Android Authority

Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...
9to5Google

Google Maps reportedly prepping car icon and color picker for Android Auto

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the ...
Popular Science

7 Google Maps tips to use with Android Auto and CarPlay

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Google Maps, whether you’re using it on Android or iOS, is an ...