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

Immersive Navigation is Maps' biggest visual upgrade in a decade. Android Auto users can see 3D buildings, lanes, trees, and more. The mode shows real building outlines. Android Auto just rolled out a ...

Google is expanding Immersive Navigation and the live speedometer in Android Auto, bringing richer maps and better driving information to more users. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...

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Google Maps remains the preferred choice for Android Auto users seeking a navigation app, but a glitch that has been around since at least May is making it painfully difficult for many people to stick ...

Android Automotive now has a new heads-up mini pane that indicates how far you have to travel, how long it will take and the estimated arrival time when navigating using Google Maps. The change ...

Google keeps polishing Google Maps and Android Auto with new features, and one of the most important additions concerns the navigation interface when the turn-by-turn guidance is enabled. If you're a ...

In 2026, Google Maps moved beyond its classic 2D maps, introducing rich, near-photo-realistic 3D navigation powered by Google’s Gemini AI. Buildings appear in full volume, bridges and overpasses are ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...

I tested Google Maps vs. Waze to find the best updated navigation app - and this one wins ...