Android Auto Starts Rolling Out Live Speedometer in Google Maps After 2-Year Wait
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Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 19
Android Auto Starts Rolling Out Live Speedometer in Google Maps After 2-Year Wait
2 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 19
Summary
A small number of Android Auto users are beginning to see a live speedometer in Google Maps, marking the first signs of a long-awaited rollout.
At least two Reddit reports spotted the feature in Canada on Google Maps beta version 26.29.02.946673643, while broader availability still appears very limited.
Google had already added the speedometer to Apple CarPlay in July 2024, and the feature has long been available in Google Maps on Android phones.
The staggered launch suggests Android Auto users may still face a slow rollout, even as Google finally closes a feature gap that Waze has filled for years.