Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago
It seems Google is now starting to roll out live speedometer support to Google Maps for Android Auto, and I have to admit that it's about time too.Part of me is surprised that it's taken Google Maps so long to implement this feature on Android Auto. You'd have thought Google would prioritize its own primary platform, right? But that clearly wasn't the case.Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: I distinctly remember this feature was widely available on a multitude of pre-smartphone GPS units, and it was always interesting to see how much of a difference there was.
- ▪It seems Google is now starting to roll out live speedometer support to Google Maps for Android Auto, and I have to admit that it's about time too.Part of me is surprised that it's taken Google Maps so long to implement this feature on Andr
- ▪You'd have thought Google would prioritize its own primary platform, right?
- ▪But that clearly wasn't the case.Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: I distinctly remember this feature was widely available on a multitude of pre-smartphone GPS units, and it was always interesting to see how much of a difference ther
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- ▪ Google Maps on Android Auto finally gets up to speed with this Waze feature — Android Authority
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Computing Software Mobile Apps Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago News By Tom Pritchard Published 20 July 2026 Finally, Google Maps on Android Auto will let you monitor your speed via satellite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you've ever looked at Google Maps while you're driving and thought to yourself, "why can't this app track my speed too?" then you're in luck.
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