The Android Auto feature I actually use most isn't the new speedometer — it's voice commands ...

One of Google Maps' more puzzling Android Auto omissions is finally being addressed, bringing its in-car interface closer to the phone experience.

Android Auto is packed with features with more coming soon. But there are several usability and customization features I ...

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's strategy in the navigation space has been the same for years: keep Google Maps and Waze on the market as separate products, each with its focus and exclusive features. Google wanted to draw a ...

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 ...

I tried Android Auto offline while on a road trip, and it beats mobile data in 2 ways ...

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 ...

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 ...

Android Auto does a solid job of mirroring your phone's most useful apps on your car's infotainment screen. From maps to ...

Android Auto is not designed with a user like me in mind. It also doesn't work with my car's head-up display, making it a hassle.