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

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 ...

I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might just be the undisputed king of it. Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s ...

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...

It's not just you. Definitely not. If the car icon has gone missing in Google Maps when you use navigation on Android Auto, you'd better not waste your time with all the generic fixes. Only a simple ...

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A recent update may give you more heads-up information when using Google Maps navigation right at your steering wheel if you have a digital dashboard that supports Android Auto. Previously, when using ...

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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 ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...