TECHNOLOGY

Google Maps for Android Auto gets update

By Akash Pandey

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Android auto revamp

Google Maps recently introduced a refreshed color palette for mobile and web clients, and this change is now visible on the Android Auto platform, too. 

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Cooler interface

With the latest update, the interface has switched from warm hues to a cooler color scheme for maps. The update aims to enhance user experience on Android Auto. 

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Transition

With the updated Google Maps on Android Auto, parks and forests now appear in a mint shade, replacing the former green color. Roads have also transitioned to a gray color. 

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Implementation

This cooler color palette is evident throughout the map and in key aspects of the user interface (UI), such as text, the blue navigation line, and the direction card at the top of the UI. 

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User feedback

The revamped color palette for Google Maps has received mixed feedback from users. Some find the change off-putting, while others welcome the improved usability. 

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