Google Maps on CarPlay looks really quite atrocious. But why is it so bad, when the Android Auto version is so much nicer?

Get more on your car screen than just directions.

On March 12, 2026, Google officially unveiled what industry experts and its own leadership are calling the biggest update to Google Maps in over a decade. This is not a minor feature drop. This is ...

A new Android Auto update is live for all users. This one took a while, as the beta version received the green light in mid-February, but Android Auto 16.3 is now up for grabs for all users. The ...

South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional. By John Yoon Reporting from Seoul South Korea said on ...

After years of appeals, Google has finally received conditional approval to export high-precision geographic information out of South Korea, a move that opens the door to let the company provide ...

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Google Maps users are noticing that they can only view a single image of a location when signed out. These users report that they have to sign in to their accounts to view multiple images. It appears ...

Sygic has long been a top alternative to Google Maps, and the most recent update published on the App Store makes a good case for trying it out. Version 26 includes notable navigation improvements and ...

Google is exploring new ways to expand the market for its artificial-intelligence chips, seeking to use its financial might to build a broader AI ecosystem that can better compete with market leader ...