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Google Maps isn't the only fish in the pond.

A small tweak to Google Maps on Android Auto has a big impact on the usability of incident reporting when it comes to reporting police activity. After several years exclusive to mobile apps, Google ...

Google's strategy in the navigation space has been the same for years: keep Google Maps and Waze on the market as separate products, each with its focus and exclusive features. Google wanted to draw a ...

After rolling out an annoying change last month, Google Maps is already going back on centering its UI on Android Auto. In late January 2025, an update to Google Maps – not to Android Auto – saw the ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google ...

Marcus Spence is a tech professional and content writer based in Atlanta, GA. With a keen eye for industry trends, Marcus is dedicated to enhancing the way we interact with technology. When he’s not ...

Incident reporting on Google Maps on Android Auto is rolling out, but many users aren’t seeing the new button on their car’s display. The button apparently doesn’t appear if your car display does not ...

Get the most out of your Android infotainment system.

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 ...