Next-gen Android Auto comes with shape-shifting capabilities and upgraded Gemini

At the latest Android Show, Google Maps got several new upgrades, including a revamped user interface and upgraded Gemini features.
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Android Auto Will Get a Google Maps Feature That Should Have Been There From the Beginning

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, with a recent APK teardown revealing early code for this ...
Android Authority

Android Auto users are celebrating a subtle but welcome Google Maps change

Google Maps on Android Auto appears to have stopped automatically expanding the Suggested Destinations dropdown on launch. This unannounced change solves a long-time pain point for users who rarely found the suggestions useful. The destinations list is now ...
CNET

Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto

A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops when planning longer journeys in EVs, with more accurate ...
Android Police

Android Auto will finally get this beloved Google Maps feature

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another. I delight in looking at the phone market from as many ...