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 ...

The immersive navigation experience will be available on all devices, including behind the wheel for users running Google ...

The map swap that made driving simpler.

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Tweaking these settings will make you want to drive your car way more often.