Google Maps is coming to the CarPlay Dashboard.
Google announced Monday that it’s improving Google Maps in Apple CarPlay and on the Apple Watch.
The new Google Maps update brings maps to the CarPlay Dashboard, the primary window of the home screen where you can see many things at once, such as your calendar appointments, the music you play, and your directions.
Apple was unable to map third-party applications in this area until an iPhone update released in March. Until now, Google Maps users had to use Apple Maps on the Dashboard screen. Or, they just had to use Google Maps separately and without the added information that the Dashboard provides.
CarPlay lets you see some apps, place calls, talk to Siri and more in cars that support it. It competes with Google’s Android Auto platform, which works on Android phones.
The change expires early Monday.
Google Maps turn-by-turn directions on Apple Watch
Google Maps turn-by-turn directions on Apple Watch.
Google Maps’ turn-by-turn directions will launch on the Apple Watch in the coming weeks.
That means you can get directions on Google Maps and then look at your watch for the next step. It is handy if you are walking, cycling or riding in the city and you do not have any maps on your dashboard.
Apple Maps already supports this, so it’s just a new option for people who prefer to use Google Maps.
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