Google Maps, Android Auto

Google Maps for Android getting more customizable car icons
Google Maps for Android is now prompting users about “early access to customize your vehicle icon’s style & color.” This “Your ride, your way” card is appearing for some users when they search for Drive directions.
Google Decided to Undo the Most Awful Google Maps Update on Android Auto, What's Next?
Google Maps is no longer centered on Android Auto when navigation is not enabled; the update was silently introduced in January
Google Maps on Android Auto shifts into reverse to undo that UI change everyone hated
The update tweaks the map so it is centered according to the UI instead of the display. It appears the update is not available to everyone quite yet. A small vexing change to how Google Maps is presented on Android Auto led to a lot of annoyed users in late January.
Google Maps Reverts Terrible Android Auto Change Following Complaints
It now has improved map utilization on all screen sizes and returns of right-aligned UI elements when not navigating.
Google quickly reverted this annoying Google Maps change
Millions of people use Google Maps around the world. So, when change comes that people don’t like, they come out in droves to complain. This is what happened with a new change that Google issued. According to a new report,
Google Maps for Android Auto fixed its fix for what wasn't broken
The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google responded to feedback quickly by reverting to the previous design after users expressed frustration.
Google Maps update will let some users customize their car's virtual icon
Some Google Maps users can now access more ways to customize their car's icon while using the app. As it stands, Google Maps only lets you choose one of four icons: an arrow, a red car, a yellow SUV, ...
Google Maps to change 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America.'' Is it possible to revert?
Google Maps will soon rename the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America," a decision that has faced opposition from Mexican ...
Gulf of Mexico will change to Gulf of America in Maps app, Google says
Google said the name changes, which also includes using Mount McKinley, will happen when Geographic Names Information System ...
How Google Maps Plans to Handle the ‘Gulf of America’
Google said it would follow the Trump administration in renaming the Gulf of Mexico once the new name is updated in ...
Google Maps users in U.S. will see Gulf of Mexico renamed Gulf of America and Denali changed to Mount McKinley
Google will rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska's Denali on its maps for users in the U.S. following President Trump's ...
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Google Maps Is So Bad an Alternative Is Needed ASAP, MP Says
The errors in Google Maps navigation data require the development of dedicated software specifically focused on the local ...
US Google Maps Users to See 'Gulf of America' Instead of 'Gulf of Mexico'
"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America," the Interior ...
What we can VERIFY about Google Maps satellite images featuring the word HELP
Viral posts suggest Google Maps imagery shows a human trafficking plea in L.A., but police say there's no evidence of ...
Google deletes policy against using AI for weapons or surveillance
Google has quietly deleted its pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance, a promise that had been in place since 2018.