The biggest update in a decade is a good one.

While it's still currently rolling out across compatible devices, Android Auto version 17.3 is bringing a major mapping and navigational update.

Google Maps remains the world's favorite mobile navigation app, though the controversial interface update released earlier this year served as a solid reason to jump ship to Apple Maps and Waze.

Earlier this year Google Maps on Android Auto started showing buildings in 3D while driving. Now, that functionality is rolling out more widely, and we’ve got a few more details on it as well. 3D ...

Google has announced a few nice updates to Google Maps that will be rolling out soon. For starters, expect offline maps to come to mobile Android and iOS devices. You'll be able to look up a map area ...

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Google has added another 3D buildings option to Google Maps. The app already offered a 3D buildings toggle as a layer, but this option applies to navigation. Google Maps is considered the top dog in ...

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Google Maps remains a top choice for navigation with immersive views and excellent tools, constantly evolving for user convenience. A new beta update for the app adds 3D buildings to provide a more ...

Something to look forward to: The 3D view in Google Maps has become increasingly detailed and informative over the past year, offering users vivid previews of landmarks. Recent updates merge this ...

Exclusive: Google's new creative AR tools promise real-world games, concerts and shopping with Maps-like features add. But Maps itself is transforming, too. Google’s new moves come with a bunch of ...

In 2026, Google Maps moved beyond its classic 2D maps, introducing rich, near-photo-realistic 3D navigation powered by Google’s Gemini AI. Buildings appear in full volume, bridges and overpasses are ...