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 ...
Android Auto can feel either like a slick in‑dash upgrade or a clunky distraction, and the difference often comes down to a ...
Android Auto doesn't offer many settings, and most people stick with the default configuration, without ever launching the ...
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Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...
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 ...
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 centered according to the UI instead of the display. It appears the update is not ...
When you drive as much as I do to work, you get a good handle on what things you can do to make the commute smoother. For nearly the past year, I’ve flipped between using CarPlay and Android Auto ...
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Let's be honest about it: the Google Pixel 10 is a fantastic phone, but everything is ruined when you end up unable to run Android Auto. I can't blame users for being so vocal about this and returning ...
Gemini is now available for Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant. The auto version brings a voice assistant capable of natural conversations. You have three different ways to initiate Gemini in ...