Android's emergency alerts just got a major map upgrade - but change this setting first

The new map view shows your location relative to the affected area, which is especially crucial headed into the US storm ...

Google just made wireless emergency alerts way more useful on Android

Google is adding a map view to Wireless Emergency Alerts on Android, so you can quickly see the affected area and your ...

Android Auto 16.5 Update Prepares for 3D Immersive Navigation and Ask Maps

Download the Android Auto 16.5 beta APK. Explore new features like Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation, in Google Maps, a ...
Android Police

Google Maps for Android Auto fixed its fix for what wasn't broken

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google ...
Android Authority

Google Maps is testing a change to make your map view less crowded

Google is testing a change to the Google Maps UI in beta versions of the Android app. This tweak sees the icons for your saved places turning into dots when you zoom out. This would make for a cleaner ...