Google just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...

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I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

In a handy new tweak rolling out now, Google Maps now shows more prominent street labels on Android Auto. Google Maps has ...

Google Maps for Android Auto is rolling out an update that makes road labels more prominent during navigation. The change highlights the current route in blue and displays more adjacent roads, ...

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...

A new Google Maps feature for Android Auto aims to curb range anxiety. Maps will now predict remaining battery life for certain models. Battery predictions are available now for more than 15 brands.

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is ...