New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...

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If you already use Google Maps, a few quick settings changes can save you 30% on fuel costs. EV owners can also save energy ...

Tweaking these settings will make you want to drive your car way more often.

The map swap that made driving simpler.

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

Ben Khalesi writes about where artificial intelligence, consumer tech, and everyday technology intersect for Android Police. With a background in AI and Data Science, he’s great at turning geek speak ...

Google Maps is rolling out a major AI-driven update powered by Gemini, introducing conversational prompts and personalised ...