Google Maps, Android Auto

Google Maps on Android Auto shifts into reverse to undo that UI change everyone hated
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 available to everyone quite yet.
Google Decided to Undo the Most Awful Google Maps Update on Android Auto, What's Next?
Google Maps is no longer centered on Android Auto when navigation is not enabled; the update was silently introduced in January
Google Maps tests new weather-related incident reports on app & Android Auto
Spotted by Android Police, Google Maps is testing several new incident reports through its Android app and, by extension, on Android Auto. The new options are weather-related and include: The new options appear after “Stalled vehicle” on the existing listing, while “Police” is pushed out of the main view.
Google Maps is ramping up its Waze-like incident reports – and that could split opinion among users
More incident reports are coming to Google Maps, this time weather-based ones – but some might argue they’re more of a headache than a help.
Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
Google is reportedly pushing an update for Maps on Android Auto that adds four new roadside hazards caused by the weather. The options include low visibility, unplowed road, flooded road, and object on road.
Are Google Maps incident reports too distracting? [Poll]
Incident reporting in Google Maps has been around for a few years now, but was given a big overhaul in 2024. New report types were added alongside more prominent notices and, finally, support for Android Auto and CarPlay.
Google Maps is full of features, but this missing routing option drives me crazy
Google Maps custom routes can be created on desktop, but good luck importing and opening them on Android and Android Auto. It ...
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Google Maps reverts irksome Android Auto change following complaints
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 ...
Android Auto 13.8 Beta Released: Google’s Car Ready Mobile Apps Program In Works
Android Auto 13.8 Beta update features critical bug fixes, an improved Google Maps UI, and brings Car Ready Mobile Apps Program. Learn about new features, quality tiers, and how this update is set to ...
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Google Maps Adds Weather-Related Incident Reports for Safer Driving
Google Maps is adding more options to its incident-reporting feature, which will allow drivers to avoid or prepare for ...
Google quickly reverted this annoying Google Maps change
Millions of people use Google Maps around the world. So, when change comes that people don't like, they come out in droves to ...
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Google Maps Updated With Even More Waze Features, Users Afraid a Merger Is Underway
Google is adding more incident reporting options from Waze to Google Maps, dropping more hints that a merger of the two apps ...
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Google Maps Reverts Terrible Android Auto Change Following Complaints
Google Maps recently made a dramatic UI change in Android Auto, and everyone hated it. Google, not exactly known for listening to feedback, has actually heard your complaints. Soon, your ...