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 ...

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

Android Auto can feel either like a slick in‑dash upgrade or a clunky distraction, and the difference often comes down to a ...

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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 ...

Google has rolled out an update to the Maps app to fix a UI issue on Android Auto. The update tweaks the map so it is centered according to the UI instead of the display. It appears the update is not ...

Google is experimenting with several changes in the Android Auto space, but not all of them are received well by its user base. One such idea was enabled with a server-side update for Google Maps in ...

If you have a car and an Android phone, you know what Android Auto is. And if you've tried to install it, you know it's not ...