Google Maps annoys drivers

A recent Android Auto update has messed with Google Maps, and users aren’t happy about it
A recent Android Auto update has altered the way Google Maps looks Defaulting to a centered view is making it difficult to see live location Workaround requires closing the search bar, which is irritating and distracting Google has recently updated its Google Maps software on vehicle head units and infotainment systems that are compatible with Android Auto,
Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto
The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.
Google Maps annoys drivers after latest Android Auto update
One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general, pretty simple and readable at a glance. Unfortunately, a new update to Android Auto is annoying some drivers with a new centered arrow review.
An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.
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Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers
Android Auto's great for plenty of reasons, but personally, I rely on it for navigation more than anything else. Responding to messages or controlling media playback is all icing
Google Maps update looks just a little bit worse on most Android Auto screens
The latest update to Android Auto, v13.6, doesn’t change this behavior, nor it is the cause. In our testing, we found the centered UI to be live on Android Auto v13.4, but it only showed up after updating to the latest Google Maps version.
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