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Google Maps is going custom on Android Automotive to match one carmaker's UI

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Google Maps on Android Auto shifts into reverse to undo that UI change everyone hated

Google has rolled out an update to the Maps app to fix a UI issue on Android Auto. The update tweaks the map so it is centered according to the UI instead of the display. It appears the update is not ...
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Google Maps music controls are back, but there might be a catch

Dallas was working on cars at a Honda dealership rocking a MyTouch 4G when Artem and the gang started Android Police. It was this very website that got him into Android in the first place — he'd sneak ...
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Please Google, stop fixing what isn’t broken in Android Auto’s interface

In early August, more users received Google’s updated music player redesign for Android Auto. Many questioned why core elements were altered without any functional purpose. The album art box was made ...
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Google Maps Could Soon Get a Power-Saving Mode for Android Users

Google Maps may soon get a new power saving mode to save your battery, especially during long drives. When enabled, Maps will adopt a minimalist monochrome look, stripping away major UI elements. It ...