Google Maps rolling out Android Auto speed limits and speedometer that show even without navigation
Google Maps adds speed limits and speedometer to Android Auto without navigation
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Source diversity sample: Modernet Digital · bgr.com · Pocket-lint · androidauthority.com · Digital Trends · 9to5Google.
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A speedometer and speed limit display are being rolled out to Google Maps on Android Auto. The features are available even when no destination is set, and they show real-time speed limits and traffic alerts.
Google Maps on Android Auto will display speed and traffic alerts even with no destination set, according to Digital Trends and 9to5Google.
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Coverage (6)
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How to recover the Google Maps speedometer on Android Auto: the ultimate trickModernet Digital · 9h ago
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Android Auto's Wavy Audio Line Is Leaving Users Conflictedbgr.com · 9h ago
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Google Maps finally added features that make it worth using on Android AutoPocket-lint · 9h ago
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Google explains what's going on with the disappearing speedometer in Maps on Android Autoandroidauthority.com · 9h ago
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Google Maps on Android Auto will display speed and traffic alerts even with no destination setDigital Trends · 9h ago
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The obvious questions
What features are being added to Google Maps on Android Auto?
A speedometer and speed limit display are being rolled out.
Do the features require a destination to be set?
No, they are available even when no destination is set.
Which outlets reported on the new features?
Digital Trends and 9to5Google.
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