Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the ...

While it's still currently rolling out across compatible devices, Android Auto version 17.3 is bringing a major mapping and ...

Google Maps' offline mode saved me when my signal died on the highway ...

It's not just you. Definitely not. If the car icon has gone missing in Google Maps when you use navigation on Android Auto, you'd better not waste your time with all the generic fixes. Only a simple ...

When it’s working fully, Google Maps is a powerful navigation app, but bugs are a bit more common than anyone wants. Over the ...

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, ...

T Google Maps is starting to roll out a live speedometer for Android Auto users, bridging a long-standing feature gap, as the feature already existed on iOS, Android phones, and CarPlay. The floating ...

I’ve come to realize that convenience often carries a healthy dose of mediocrity, and Google Maps might be the undisputed king of it. Google Maps is what I’d call good enough software. It’s definitely ...

I've been using Gemini with Android Auto on my daily commute. Here's how to set it up and what you can do with it when you're ...

Parth is a technology analyst and writer specializing in the comprehensive review and feature exploration of the Android ecosystem. His work focus on productivity apps and flagship devices, ...

Android Auto is not designed with a user like me in mind. It also doesn't work with my car's head-up display, making it a hassle.