Android Auto, Maps and Google

Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto
The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.
Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers
Android Auto's great for plenty of reasons, but personally, I rely on it for navigation more than anything else. Responding to messages or controlling media playback is all icing
Google Starts Rolling Out New Android Auto Update, Big Changes Incoming
Android Auto 13.6 is now available for download; the rollout started on the Play Store, but users can also update using the APK installer
Google Maps update looks just a little bit worse on most Android Auto screens
The latest update to Android Auto, v13.6, doesn’t change this behavior, nor it is the cause. In our testing, we found the centered UI to be live on Android Auto v13.4, but it only showed up after updating to the latest Google Maps version.
An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.
Google will now automatically revoke permissions from harmful Android apps
The feature is supposed to help prevent malicious apps from gaining access to your phone’s storage, camera, and photos.
Google can now auto-disable permissions from risky Android apps
Google Play Protect is getting even more powerful, with new features designed to keep your Android device safe from malware and scams. One major update is the ability to automatically disable an app's permissions if it's deemed potentially harmful.
Google Maps annoys drivers after latest Android Auto update
One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general, pretty simple and readable at a glance.
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It's 2025, but Android Auto Keeps Struggling With Ridiculous Issues Like This One
The voice command integration in Android Auto still feels half-baked even after all these years; a new bug appeared in the ...
澳洲零跑C10电动车：没有Apple CarPlay和Android Auto功能
在澳洲的新车市场中，Apple CarPlay和 Android Auto 是备受车主青睐的智能手机 互联功能。然而，最新推出的Leapmotor C10中型SUV却没有配备这项便利科技，并 且短期内也没有计划添加此功能。
Drivers fuming over ‘nonsense’ change to Google Maps affecting their car digital screen
AN update to Android Auto is driving users round the bend by making it hard to see the full view on Google Maps. Android ...
This new adapter means you may not need an aux cable anymore
The PlayAIBox lets you connect your Android or iPhone to your car wirelessly, and it's on sale for $89.99 (reg. $129).