Android Authority

Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

I thought Google Maps was the most useful Android Auto app until one app transformed my commute

Google Maps isn't the most useful Android Auto app in my car anymore ...
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Google Maps on Android Auto and CarPlay Also Getting the 2026 Navigation Upgrade

Google Maps is getting what Google describes as the biggest update in a decade. The so-called immersive navigation changes how we use and interact with Google Maps for more convenient and ...

Google Maps vs. Waze: I've driven with the two best navigation apps, and one is much better

Waze is great for quick reroutes and real-time alerts, while Google Maps offers deeper Gemini integration and more features. Here's my pick.
Android Police

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

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 ignored this Google Maps feature for years, and now I use it every morning

My morning commute follows the same route almost every day, so I never thought I needed Google Maps to guide me. I assumed I ...

I stopped using Android Auto for just maps and music after finding these 5 apps

From finding fuel to listening to fire alerts, these apps do what your regulars can't ...
Android Authority

Google Maps on Android Auto is getting smarter about using all your vehicle's screens

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 ...