Google Maps is bringing its 3D building layer to more users on Android Auto. This feature, which was previously available on mobile devices, allows users to easily navigate and see their surroundings in a more immersive way. The rollout of this feature has been accelerated, and it is now enabled by default on Android Auto. Users can also toggle the 3D buildings on and off in the settings.
In addition to the 3D buildings, Google Maps for Android Auto is also introducing other updates. One of these updates is the ability to save the parking location when using Google Maps for navigation. This feature has been available on mobile devices for some time, but it is now being brought to Android Auto to provide a seamless navigation experience. Users can continue to receive step-by-step guidance even after they have parked their cars.
Another new capability in Android Auto is AI-powered replies. Google Assistant can now generate summaries of long conversations or group chats and suggest different responses based on the received text. For example, if someone asks for the arrival time at a destination, Google Assistant can suggest sharing the ETA via Google Maps. This feature is currently rolling out in the latest Android Auto updates.
While Google has not officially announced these updates, it is expected that a blog post will be published once the rollout is complete. Users can expect to see these new features in Google Maps for Android Auto in the near future.
