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Google Maps is full of features, but this missing routing option drives me crazy
Google Maps custom routes can be created on desktop, but good luck importing and opening them on Android and Android Auto. It's infuriating.
Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
Google hasn't forgotten its Android phones as Maps rolled out an update for weather-related delays last fall. Users traveling — at any point in time — can take advantage of how the weather could impact their travels and the city's local transit systems.
Google Maps is ramping up its Waze-like incident reports – and that could split opinion among users
More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.
Google Maps Adds Weather-Related Incident Reports for Safer Driving
Google Maps is adding more options to its incident-reporting feature, which will allow drivers to avoid or prepare for dangerous weather conditions. As spotted by Android Police, Maps now allows users to flag flooded roads,
Google Maps tests new weather-related incident reports on app & Android Auto
Spotted by Android Police, Google Maps is testing several new incident reports through its Android app and, by extension, on Android Auto. The new options are weather-related and include: The new options appear after “Stalled vehicle” on the existing listing, while “Police” is pushed out of the main view.
Google Maps is adding this new feature for millions of drivers to make your ride safer
New weather-related incident report options have been spotted on Google Maps that could help forewarn drivers about potential weather-based hazards. Google Maps remains one of the best map apps on the market,
Google Maps on Android Auto shifts into reverse to undo that UI change everyone hated
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 ...
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Google Decided to Undo the Most Awful Google Maps Update on Android Auto, What's Next?
Google Maps is no longer centered on Android Auto when navigation is not enabled; the update was silently introduced in ...
Android Auto 13.8 Beta Released: Google’s Car Ready Mobile Apps Program In Works
Android Auto 13.8 Beta update features critical bug fixes, an improved Google Maps UI, and brings Car Ready Mobile Apps Program. Learn about new features, quality tiers, and how this update is set to ...
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Google Maps reverts irksome Android Auto change following complaints
After rolling out an annoying change last month, Google Maps is already going back on centering its UI on Android Auto. In late January 2025, an update to Google Maps – not to Android ...
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Google Killing Off the Car Project Everybody Forgot About (Including Google Itself)
The Google Assistant on Car accessory project might soon be getting the axe; it was announced in 2019 but gained little ...
Google quickly reverted this annoying Google Maps change
Millions of people use Google Maps around the world. So, when change comes that people don't like, they come out in droves to ...
Android Auto may unlock new Apps for your Car with New App Available feature
Latest Android Auto 13.7 update may unlock new apps on your phone for your cars with the New App Available feature and Car ...