Google just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...

Google just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is ...

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...

Android Auto could soon add more settings, allowing drivers to customise the display further. Hidden options in the latest version of Android Auto have been discovered, revealing new details. One of ...

You may assume that Android Auto is simply your Android phone ported onto a larger screen, with all the capabilities you're used to getting. But nothing could be ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Google appears to be working on bringing its Nano Banana AI image generator and editor to Google Maps. Evidence of the potential integration was ...

Google is working on a new Gemini feature that lets users attach a selected map area directly to their prompts. The Maps UI allows zooming, exploring the current area, and using precise locations for ...