by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Android Auto, Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google Maps lets users choose custom vehicle avatars, including type and color. So far, you’ve had to make these selections in Maps on your phone. Android Auto is working on its own built-in screen for selecting avatars, right from your car. When we’re driving...
by dbadmin | Feb 10, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is preparing to launch Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature accessible via a chip on the main map screen. A new “Try new features” section has been discovered in the Google Maps settings, allowing users...
by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2026 | Android Auto, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Some Android Auto users report Google Maps losing the car icon when switching back to split-screen mode. Navigation still works, but the car marker disappears until Maps is force-closed on the phone. Several users say switching back to the default blue arrow...
by dbadmin | Feb 3, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a Gemini-powered upgrade for the “Suggest an edit” feature in Google Maps. The new interface replaces the standard form-like experience with a chatbot-style experience that accepts natural language....
by dbadmin | Jan 29, 2026 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Maps, News
TL;DR Google Maps brought Gemini to driving navigation back in November. Now, Gemini is also coming to both walking and cycling navigation. Availability gets started with iOS, with Android support arriving soon. It’s pretty clear at this point that AI isn’t a silver...
by dbadmin | Jan 22, 2026 | Authority Insights, Google, Google Maps, News
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps v26.04.01 includes code for a new feature that will let users delete all their contributed incident reports. The option will likely be under Settings > Location & Privacy, and accessing it will remove...
