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Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted

Google Maps is rolling out a live speedometer feature for Android Auto, finally bringing the navigation tool to the platform after previously launching it on mobile and Apple CarPlay.

Key Points

  • The feature is currently available to a limited number of Google Maps beta users on version 26.29.02.946673643.
  • The speedometer displays next to the speed limit indicator and changes color when a driver exceeds the posted limit.
  • Google is deploying the update via a server-side rollout, meaning it may not appear immediately for all beta testers.
  • The tool is intended as a reference and does not replace the primary speedometer integrated into a vehicle's dashboard.

Why it Matters

This update brings Android Auto closer to feature parity with Apple CarPlay and the standalone Google Maps mobile application. By providing speed data directly on the navigation screen, the feature aims to improve driver safety by reducing the need to glance away from the road.
Android Central Published by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) , Jay Bonggolto
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