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Hate walking around in the harsh sun? An Android Authority teardown has revealed Google Maps could get a toggle for you.
Google Maps will start showing live lane guidance for cars with Google built in; the feature won't be available in Android Auto vehicles
While Google Maps is a great tool for navigating new areas in your car, bike, or public transit, it also offers excellent walking navigation, cleverly fetching commonly used pedestrian routes. Google is now working on a feature that is expected to make walking navigation that much easier by specifically letting you avoid sunny spots on your route.
Google is expected to start a new cycle of updating logos for its apps, as new icons show up for Google Maps and Photos.
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, as everything else happening in the Android Auto world ...
Google Maps on Android Automotive is tapping into how modern vehicles are smartphones on wheels with a new live lane guidance capability.