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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 ...

A Google Maps bug is reportedly crashing the app when searching for directions via public transit. The bug appears to be affecting users across various regions, including the US, the UK, and Germany.

UPDATE (October 3, 2025): The Google Maps app has its media controls back, after a bug created a notable problem. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Maps, the company’s web ...

Google Maps has updated two key buttons for location and directions that people interact with constantly throughout the day.

My Maps is a hugely powerful custom maps creation tool that Google has forgotten about. Here's how I use it to level up Google Maps.

Google Maps on Android is getting a minor but very prominent design update, the FAB new location button. This redesign ...