Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving ...

Google Maps keeps getting new big features, and after incident reporting on smaller screens and a hidden power-saving mode, the application is now gearing up for another notable update. Google has ...

Immersive Navigation is Maps' biggest visual upgrade in a decade. Android Auto users can see 3D buildings, lanes, trees, and more. The mode shows real building outlines. Android Auto just rolled out a ...

Google Maps remains the go-to option for most Android Auto users, despite many other apps, including Waze, improving significantly in cars where Google's phone mirroring software is available. However ...

Why do both apps still feel incomplete?

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google ...

Google Maps is getting closer to Waze with the ability to customize your car icon when navigating. Since 2020, Google Maps has let you choose from four vehicle icons: arrow in white circle, red sedan, ...

Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...

I tested Google Maps vs. Waze to find the best updated navigation app - and this one wins ...