The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google responded to feedback quickly by reverting to the previous design after ...

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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 Auto doesn't offer many settings, and most people stick with the default configuration, without ever launching the ...

Google has pushed out an update to Maps on Android Auto. The update centers the map, which was previously right-aligned. With the map centered, the destination box now blocks the view of your route.

The Google Maps app for Android Auto is getting a partial redesign to better surface the “Report” functionality on smaller displays while also hiding suggested locations by default for some users.

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Google Maps is picking up a couple of new features on Android Auto, with a new and much easier way to add a stop on your route. The Android Auto version of Google Maps is occasionally lacking features ...

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Every major Android OS update is an existential threat to Android Auto. The platform doesn’t handle system changes well. Each ...

Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations. You’ll ...