Google Maps 'Show media playback controls' option missing from Navigation settings? Here's how to restore it
The playback controls feature thrives when you are performing certain other important tasks. For instance, the ‘Show media playback controls’ option in Google Maps helps navigate locations while...
[Updated] Is Google Assistant driving mode (Android Auto for phone screens replacement) a half-baked product?
New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from May 15, 2022) follows Google Assistant driving mode was first unveiled at the I/O...
[Updated] Google Maps zoom in & out function broken in Safari, but there's a workaround
New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on April 14, 2022) follows: Google Maps is one of the most popular mapping and navigation...
Some Google Assistant Driving mode users frustrated by the lack of landscape orientation option
Google Assistant is one of the best AI-powered virtual assistants available right now. Launched as part of Google’s Messaging app named Allo, it quickly made its way...
[Update: Fixed] Google Maps search function not working properly for some users (none or only a few pins appear) after latest update
New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on October 28, 2021) follows: Google Maps users have been having some problems while using the...
[Updated] Android Auto issues with Google Maps stuck at loading route & Assistant not fetching location-based results being looked into
New updates are being added at the bottom of this story… Original story (published on July 09, 2021) follows: Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are growing ever so prevalent in...
[Update: July 21] Android Auto Google Maps zoom with control knob broken, fix incoming
New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on May 22, 2019) follows: Another day, another Android Auto problem! Google’s in-car...
[Update: Fix in the works] Google Maps persistent navigation notification issue gets officially acknowledged
New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on January 14, 2021) follows: Complaints about Google Maps navigation notification issues have been doing rounds...
Google Maps notes/comments field no longer printing as per reports; issue officially acknowledged
Google Maps is easily the most comprehensive maps experience one can find. Google has ensured that almost every nook and cranny of our planet has been packed into the interface...
Google Maps Street View not working on iOS after the latest update to v5.49, workaround inside
The Street View option found on Google Maps is an incredibly useful feature for those who want to see what the actual location of a particular area looks like. The...