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

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Google Maps for Android Auto Lost a Key Feature This Year, Users Switching to Waze

Google Maps remains the preferred choice for Android Auto users seeking a navigation app, but a glitch that has been around since at least May is making it painfully difficult for many people to stick ...
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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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Google Maps is working on an extremely minimalist power saving mode

Google Maps appears to be working on a new power saving mode for navigation. The mode would eliminate almost all UI elements and extraneous map labeling from your view. Power saving mode limitations ...
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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 ...