How to turn off Google Maps 3D buildings on Android Auto and CarPlay
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by Ben Schoon
14h ago
Google Maps has long featured the ability to show buildings in 3D while navigating, but recently started rolling out that view to its Android Auto and CarPlay experiences. Here’s how to disable that. more ..read more
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Google continues to prep satellite support on Pixel, including Maps location sharing
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by Ben Schoon
5d ago
Satellite connectivity still hasn’t really made its debut on Android yet, but it’s clear Google is making an effort with it on Pixel phones and, apparently, also in Google Maps. more ..read more
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Google Maps will no longer store review drafts (not that anyone knew it could)
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by Ben Schoon
5d ago
Google Maps reviews are a valuable resource, but the service is losing the ability to store drafts of a review in progress. more ..read more
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Google Maps will suggest transit, walking alternatives next to driving routes
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by Abner Li
5d ago
Ahead of Earth Day, Google Maps is adding a handful of features to make traveling more sustainable, like offering transit and walking alternatives instead of driving. more ..read more
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Google Maps for Android now syncs 3D building settings with Android Auto
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by Ben Schoon
1w ago
The latest Google Maps update for Android makes a minor tweak which allows the phone’s toggle for 3D buildings during navigation to sync with the setting on Android Auto. more ..read more
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Google Maps switches from custom to native share sheet on Android 14
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by Abner Li
1w ago
Following Chrome last year and Photos a few months ago on Android 14, Google Maps is the latest first-party app to drop its custom share sheet and switch to the native version. more ..read more
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Android Auto has been forcing all navigation voice commands through Google Maps
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by Ben Schoon
2w ago
For some users, a bug on Android Auto is causing all voice commands for navigation to be routed through Google Maps, regardless of the user’s preferences. more ..read more
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Comment: Google Maps for CarPlay is a disaster compared to the Android Auto app
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by Ben Schoon
3w ago
Google Maps is perhaps one of the most widely used applications on the planet and, as such, even minor changes to its design are super important. But, on Apple’s CarPlay, Google Maps is in need of a massive overhaul, because it’s a bit of a dumpster fire. more ..read more
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Gemini updated to automatically start Google Maps navigation
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by Abner Li
3w ago
The work to make Gemini a better phone assistant continues, with Google recently updating it to automatically start Maps navigation “when you ask for directions.” more ..read more
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Google Maps getting ‘cleaner home screen’ with simplified bottom bar
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by Abner Li
3w ago
In addition to a trio of announcements around lists ahead of the summer travel season, Google Maps will be simplifying its bottom bar on mobile.  more ..read more
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