That is why Polestar combines electric driving with cutting-edge design and thrilling performance. It’s time to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. So you like mobility? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how data, autonomy, and connectivity are fueling the future of mobility. If you rely on Google Maps Navigation to get around, keep your eyes peeled for any new features. There’s no mention of an official roll out, so it looks like something the Big G will trickle out to market. Whilst some have reported getting it, I checked my own app and I’m yet to see anything in Europe. It’s not clear if or when this “improved” version of Google Maps Navigation will be rolled out. If anything, it’s not quite as good because it forces you to use Google Maps as your navigation app, but seeing as that’s where these features are, it’s not likely to cause a problem. Of course, the features are no doubt useful for some, but this addition to Google Maps doesn’t do anything that Android Auto didn’t already do. One to go to an “apps home screen” and a Google Assistant button Credit: Android Police This is the Google Maps driving apps home screen, it’s kinda like Android Auto, but it’s not.

Credit: Android Police The new navigation screen has two buttons in the lower section of the screen. Here are a couple of images, but head over to Android Police for more screenshots of what the new interface looks like. There’s also buttons that let you control your music app of choice straight out of the Maps app, but those are already part of the UI, so nothing new here.īeyond that, everything else appears as normal.

Google maps as driving navigator