Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use now

It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update traffic and points of interest. That dependency becomes a ...
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Google Maps Rival Releases Big Announcement for Android Auto and CarPlay Users

Sygic has recently announced that customers who purchased the lifetime license are now getting Android Auto and CarPlay ...
Android Authority

Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

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, ...
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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it

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 Authority

Google may have learned from its irksome Maps mistake on Android Auto

Some Android Auto users are reporting that Google Maps is centering the map again. Unlike last time, the destinations menu is not blocking a portion of the map. Remember earlier this year when an ...
9to5google

Google Maps for Android Auto expands directions, arrival time with new instrument cluster pop-up in some vehicles

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 Maps introduced one of its handiest features yet but it's not on Android

So far the feature is not available for Android devices, but that doesn’t mean Google has left Android users totally stranded. While it’s not automatic, you can save your parking location in Google ...