Key Highlights
- Android Auto gets new feature update
- Users can now add stops in Google Maps
- Feature being added to Android Auto v12.9 beta
Google Android Auto is widely getting popular for bringing in smart tech capabilities to the car’s cabin. With navigational, voice-activated controls, and other features, Android Auto has definitely transformed the driving experience for the modern masses. To ensure, users continue to get a premium ride experience while using an Android Auto-enabled car, Google keeps on introducing new features such as the latest Google Map update.
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Android Auto Update New Update Brings Google Maps “Add Stop” Feature: How To Use
Android Auto is widely used for navigational services making traveling easier to unknown destinations. Now, Google has started dishing out a new update which will make it easier for the users to add a stop while navigating to a new location. This feature has already been available with the Google Maps Android and iOS mobile apps, but has been missing from Android Auto.
The latest “Add Stop” update is being rolled out as a beta update and is available with v12.9 beta. While this is not an entirely new feature, Google has made the revisions to make it easily accessible during the drives. One would now be able to add stops directly while starting the navigation.
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How To Add Stops In Google Maps In Android Auto
The steps to add a location in Google Maps while using it on an Android Auto is easier than before. As soon as a user searches for a new location, Google Maps on Android Auto will show up two options including Start or Add Stop. Selecting the latter will allow adding up a new location between the start and the end point.
It is worth noting that this update is currently being rolled out as a beta version. The stable version is expected to be released in the future with the OTA update rolled out in a phased manner.
