I spent quite a bit of time trying to make Google Maps work better on Android Auto. I experimented with different settings, adjusted navigation preferences, and hoped something would finally improve ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2022, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

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, ...

Some Android Auto users report Google Maps losing the car icon when switching back to split-screen mode. Navigation still works, but the car marker disappears until Maps is force-closed on the phone.

Gemini has recently started arriving for Android Auto users en masse. One new user has shared a video of Gemini getting very confused about his car’s location.

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