The latest update to Google Maps on Android Auto enhances lane guidance, featuring larger arrows and better spacing for clearer navigation. This autom
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Google Maps has now updated it’s app to becoming more helpful with a betterment in the lane guidance feature for Android Auto. The majority of us use Google Maps as the primary source of navigation around the city. A common problem that has been mutually shared by users is the difficulty in navigating through complex highway interchanges or unfamiliar city streets.
In the new update by Google, Android Auto maps will now feature a new design with larger and more spaced-out arrows with dividers. This will help in providing a clearer visual representation of the number of available lanes and the correct one you are supposed to in. The update will not just save you time and money but also help you in reducing the time you look onto your screen. It reduces the risk of a potential fatality ultimately making app a safer bet.
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Google Maps: Automatic update
This feature does not have to paid extra for and will be rolled out to most of the users free of cost. The update is on the server-side, which means that it is most likely that it will automatically be applied on your Android Auto device. However, it is important to make sure your Google Maps and Android Auto apps are running on the latest update to be benefitted from the feature.
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Google Maps: Additional enhancements
Not just this, the latest update of Google Maps on Android Auto also adds several other small but important improvements including immersive view and North American Charging Standard (NACS) support.
- Immersive view: The immersive view feature of this update gives the users a new 3D perspective of your route along with the traffic simulations and also the inclusion of landmarks. This feature helps understand and plan your route better right before you start driving.
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- NACS support: This change mainly concerns non-Tesla users as it add the support for more charging stations on the Android Auto beta version. It allows people to find more EV chargers in the area.
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First Published Date: 28 Sep 2024, 08:43 AM IST