For years, whenever an alert for an accident or radar appeared on Android Auto, users felt Google Maps was undermining its ...

Google Maps remains the go-to option for most Android Auto users, despite many other apps, including Waze, improving significantly in cars where Google's phone mirroring software is available. However ...

Google Maps was, is, and will most likely continue to be the number one choice when it comes to mobile navigation apps on both Android and iPhone. But just like many apps running on Android Auto, ...

Their strengths complement one another.

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations. You’ll soon be able to access these filters just by tapping on Settings in Maps. You ...

In a handy new tweak rolling out now, Google Maps now shows more prominent street labels on Android Auto. Google Maps has long shown street labels along each road, but outside of your next turn, ...

As an Android smartphone owner and Android Auto user, I rely on Google Maps for my daily commute. I hate driving in traffic, and as my luck would have it, my hometown is among the most congested on ...

Google Maps is great for navigating from point A to point B, getting real-time traffic updates, and exploring new places. When you rely on Google Maps for your daily commute or to find new ...

By June 2026, Roole Map, developed by the French automobile club Roole (formerly Identicar), had become a standout in ...

Jon Gilbert is a Features Writer for Android Police. I've covered Android since 2021, focusing on writing features and guides about Android apps and features that directly affect users. I've attended ...