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

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop adds Gemini automation, Circle to Search upgrades, desktop mode, and new security features for Pixel devices.

Google Maps got a new gradient logo and Gemini AI features—landmark navigation, hands-free search, and proactive traffic alerts. Here's what's new.

Live View in Google Maps uses your phone’s camera and augmented reality (AR) to overlay directions directly onto the real ...

The third-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift is adding a bit of colour to an otherwise boring commute but some glitches have cropped up.

These underrated features completely changed how I use Maps ...

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 just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...

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 ...

A new Gemini-powered AI upgrade is coming to an integral part of Google Maps. Credit: Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular ...

Google has introduced stronger Android authentication safeguards and enhanced recovery tools to make smartphones more challenging targets for thieves. These updated Android theft protection features ...

Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up. The previous settings list was years old, with Google ...