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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Google Maps has recently started offering a navigation pop-up on select instrument cluster displays. So far this has been spotted on the Polestar 2. We previously saw Waze delivering a similar ...

Google Maps remains the world's number one mobile navigation app, and it's obviously the top choice for Android Auto users. That's why every single bug or feature that's not working as expected could ...

While Android Auto may have its own quirks and shortcomings, it's one of the best and safest ways to use certain functions of your smartphone when driving. If you wish to make a call, play music, or ...

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 ...

Google Maps tests a centered view on Android Auto A power-saving mode for navigation is in the works too It might be a while before everyone sees these changes Google Maps continues to add small but ...

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Millions of drivers use Google Maps for driving directions, but it can also save parking spots. Both Maps and Waze (a Google company) can store your car's location using satellite technology and help ...