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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Google Maps remains the go-to option for most Android Auto users, despite many other apps, including Waze, improving significantly in cars where Google's phone mirroring software is available. However ...

Google Maps isn’t just for directions. Use these tips to find EV chargers, remember parking spots, hail cabs, and more.

A glitch that first appeared in 2022 has returned to haunt Android Auto users again, blocking Google Maps and Waze from switching to dark mode at night. It means the two navigation apps stick with the ...

My Maps is a hugely powerful custom maps creation tool that Google has forgotten about. Here's how I use it to level up Google Maps.

UPDATE (June 4, 2025): Google has just updated its Maps app for Android Auto with notable improvements. Read more about it at the end of the article. We touched upon this in the intro, but let’s delve ...

Have you had enough of endlessly circling parking lots searching for your vehicle? You can easily remember where you parked your vehicle and return to it using Google Maps. Follow these hacks to ...

Google Maps is testing new vehicle icons for more personalized navigation. An upcoming update will include additional car choices and up to 8 color options. New icons appear to be iOS exclusive for ...

The worlds of smartphones and cars have long been colliding, as Google and Apple have prioritized building new experiences with CarPlay and Android Auto, respectively, even as carmakers have continued ...