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

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 Auto – saw the ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

It's not just you. Definitely not. If the car icon has gone missing in Google Maps when you use navigation on Android Auto, you'd better not waste your time with all the generic fixes. Only a simple ...

A small tweak to Google Maps on Android Auto has a big impact on the usability of incident reporting when it comes to reporting police activity. After several years exclusive to mobile apps, Google ...

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, ...

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A recent Android Auto update has significantly altered the Google Maps interface, prompting a wave of complaints from users. The change, which defaults to a centered map view with a prominent search ...

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 ...