I've used Android Auto for years, and these 5 changes solved my biggest issues

There's been a bit of a boom in setting Custom Assistants on Android Auto recently, and I'm here for it. They're essentially ...

Google Maps: 7 Game-Changing Mods You Need to Try in 2026

Unlock the full potential of Google Maps with these 7 essential mods and hidden features. Your 2026 guide to the best Google ...

Android users could get money under $135 million Google settlement. Here's how.

Millions of Android users could be eligible for a payment under a $135 million class-action settlement over allegations that Google's operating system caused mobile devices to send data without users' ...
HotHardware

Google Maps Now Plans EV Trips And Charging Stops On Android Auto

Driving season is beginning to kick into gear in the US now that it’s springtime, and an even busier summer season is right around the corner. While traveling can be fun, the stress of finding where ...
CNET

Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto

A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops ...
Android

Google Maps Tests Dedicated Location Sharing Button on Android

Google Maps is testing a dedicated location sharing button on Android to simplify the process. The new floating icon lets users share their location instantly, skipping multiple steps. Google is also ...
The Next Web

Google’s biggest Maps update in a decade puts Gemini in the passenger seat

Ask Maps lets users query the world in natural language. Immersive Navigation rebuilds directions in 3D. Together, they mark the most significant overhaul of Google Maps since Street View. The ...
autoevolution

Google Maps on Android Auto and CarPlay Also Getting the 2026 Navigation Upgrade

Google Maps is getting what Google describes as the biggest update in a decade. The so-called immersive navigation changes how we use and interact with Google Maps for more convenient and ...
The Verge

You can now ask Google Maps ‘complex, real-world questions’ — and Gemini will answer

‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to get asked a lot in my household. ‘Where’s the closest public bathroom that’s not completely disgusting’ is going to ...
Wired

Google Maps Gets Chatty With a New Gemini-Powered Interface

“Ask Maps,” rolling out today to Google Maps on mobile, lets you ask Gemini questions about locations and even to plan trips on your behalf. Ask Maps is first coming to Google Maps users in the US and ...
Droid Life

Google Maps Gets a New Logo

The gradientificiation of Google logos continues this morning with a new Google Maps logo arriving. Back in May of 2025, Google made one of the first major logo changes in years. It’s “G” logo had ...