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 ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

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 ...

Is a future without Android Auto good for drivers?

Google Maps has recently started offering a navigation pop-up on select instrument cluster displays. So far this has been spotted on the Polestar 2. We previously saw Waze delivering a similar ...

The dashboard that balances safety and personalization.

The new Android Auto version is now rolling out through the Google Play Store; one change previously tested by beta users is finally available for everyone ...

When Android Auto first debuted in 2015, it was just OK. It was nice being able to access your Android apps and phone controls right from your car’s display, but it was anemic in features and only ...

Google Maps recently made a dramatic UI change in Android Auto, and everyone hated it. Google, not exactly known for listening to feedback, has actually heard your complaints. Soon, your position in ...