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ANDROID customers have lastly been in a position to make use of their Google Maps whereas Auto is working.

Launch in 2015, Android Auto is a cell app that mirrors the options of a consumer's smartphone on a automotive's dashboard.

Android customers have lastly been in a position to make use of their Google Maps whereas Auto is working.Credit score: Getty

Nevertheless, for a very long time, Android customers haven't been capable of entry Google Maps on their autos' interface by way of Auto.

When Android customers would attempt to entry Maps, they might usually get confronted with an error message.

Now, due to current updates to Google Maps for Android, customers have unlocked assist for Maps whereas Auto is working.

The change is a big one for the platform as customers now have entry to the total breadth of Google Maps

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Beforehand, Android customers solely had entry to a rudimentary map service by way of Auto.

For instance, Google Maps cell reveals extra information about locations, and curated lists of places, whereas the Android Auto model doesn't, per 9to5google.com.

The publication famous that the brand new replace has to this point solely been obtainable to some customers.

"The change could also be tied to Google Maps v11.67.0701, and appears to work independently of the Android Auto app model," 9to5google.com reported.

"However regardless of having that model of Maps put in, some nonetheless report seeing the app blocked from opening, suggesting this could be a bug," the web site added.

Instantly following the replace, some customers mentioned the brand new software on social media platforms like Twitter.

"I wish to learn critiques and take a look at pictures when trying to find eating places," one individual wrote.

"Cannot do this on Android Auto. Earlier than this replace, I would wish to disconnect/unplug the cellphone so I can use Google Maps," they added.

"Android Auto lastly launched a Google Maps function that had been blocked for years!" a second individual remarked.

"FINALLY I can run Google Maps on my cellphone whereas linked to Android Auto. Pixel 7 Professional with the newest model of Google Maps," a 3rd Twitter consumer famous.