Why I stopped relying on Google Maps in Android Auto — and the app I use now

The problem with Google Maps comes down to its design. It’s an online-first app that depends on constant data to update ...
Popular Science

7 Google Maps tips to use with Android Auto and CarPlay

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Google Maps, whether you’re using it on Android or iOS, is an app ...
Android Police

Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...
Android Authority

Google Maps' controversial new color scheme is coming to third-party apps

Google has announced that it’s updating the default map style in the Google Maps Platform. The Google Maps Platform is composed of APIs and SDKs that let third-party websites, Android apps, and iOS ...
9to5google

Android, Google Maps getting more accurate device orientation

Besides using Live View and your camera for VPS, Google has a new device orientation solution for Android map developers with the Fused Orientation Provider (FOP) API in Play services. Device ...