How to add Google Maps to CarPlay to safely navigate with the app while driving

It's easy to add Google Maps to CarPlay to connect Google Maps on your iPhone to your car. Here's how to do it.
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Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps introduced ...

How to get Google Maps to talk by enabling talk navigation on your mobile device

You can get Google Maps to talk to you by enabling talk navigation to receive spoken directions that will help you find your ...
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The Google Maps Feature I Always Use Before I Start Navigation

The route preview screen is more important than most people think, especially when leaving on a long journey on an unfamiliar ...
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Google says pick Maps or Waze in the car — here's how I use both

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...