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 ...

Get more on your car screen than just directions.

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

For a company still referred to as "the tech giant," Google is certainly working on a wide range of fronts. The automotive space is one of them. Google's foray into the automotive space includes ...

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is ...

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...

Google Maps lets users choose custom vehicle avatars, including type and color. So far, you’ve had to make these selections in Maps on your phone. Android Auto is working on its own built-in screen ...

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Your Android Auto connection drops right as Google Maps gives critical directions. The music cuts out mid-song. When Android Auto keeps disconnecting, every drive becomes frustrating. You’re not alone ...