Google Maps will start showing live lane guidance for cars with Google built in; the feature won't be available in Android Auto vehicles

While Google Maps is a great tool for navigating new areas in your car, bike, or public transit, it also offers excellent walking navigation, cleverly fetching commonly used pedestrian routes. Google is now working on a feature that is expected to make walking navigation that much easier by specifically letting you avoid sunny spots on your route.

Google is giving Maps a serious AI upgrade. The company has started integrating its Gemini assistant directly into the app, introducing hands-free voice controls that make navigation smarter and safer.

Hate walking around in the harsh sun? An Android Authority teardown has revealed Google Maps could get a toggle for you.

Google Maps on Android Automotive is tapping into how modern vehicles are smartphones on wheels with a new live lane guidance capability.