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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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Over the years, Google Maps has evolved so much that I find myself using it for much more than just navigating while driving.

Android Auto doesn't offer many settings, and most people stick with the default configuration, without ever launching the ...

Android Automotive now has a new heads-up mini pane that indicates how far you have to travel, how long it will take and the estimated arrival time when navigating using Google Maps. The change ...

UPDATE (December 1, 2025): Google Maps has received a number of new features recently, including Gemini integration. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Maps, the company’s ...

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 ...

Long drives require careful planning so you avoid problems before, during, and after the trip. These Android apps will help ...

Millions of drivers use Google Maps for driving directions, but it can also save parking spots. Both Maps and Waze (a Google company) can store your car's location using satellite technology and help ...

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 ...

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