Looks like Android Auto is misbehaving in some cars after the installation of the latest Google Pixel update shipped in early ...

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

Google has officially pulled the curtain back on the March 2026 Android feature drop, and it is a doozy. While we usually see these updates focus on small UI tweaks, this release introduces some heavy ...

I open Google Maps almost every day to get from point A to point B, find a restaurant, or check traffic before even leaving the house. But that approach barely scratches the surfa ...

Google released Android Auto 16.3 with bug fixes, Gemini shortcuts, and new car controls. Download the stable APK now if you haven't gotten the update.

Google appears to be working on bringing its Nano Banana AI image generator and editor to Google Maps. Evidence of the potential integration was ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

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 ...

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