Google Maps annoys drivers

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Google Maps annoys drivers after latest Android Auto update
One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general, pretty simple and readable at a glance.
Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto
The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.
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An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.
Google Maps update looks just a little bit worse on most Android Auto screens
If you’ve stepped into your car and booted up Android Auto recently, you might have noticed a change to how Google Maps looks. The change is that the map is now centered to the display as a whole, which places some UI elements on top of the map.
Android Auto's new centered Maps view is a real headache for drivers
Android Auto's great for plenty of reasons, but personally, I rely on it for navigation more than anything else. Responding to messages or controlling media playback is all icing
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