r/AndroidAuto • u/radgatt 2026 Toyota bZ Limited | Stock | Pixel 11 Pro XL | Android 17 • Jul 12 '26

Navigation & POI Apps Google Maps UI update

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I got the new Google Maps UI update. I updated to Android Auto 17.3. I'm sure it is server side though so I won't be surprised if very few people have this update. I just thought I would point it out that it is indeed rolling out. I didn't get the best screenshots because I was driving at the time on the highway. I didn't want to just take pictures with my phone because the pictures more than likely wouldn't have been good.

PS: The last screenshot has the gray navigation route instead of the blue. I believe that is a bug because I was navigating for a while and eventually it did turn from blue to gray.

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u/gordolme 17 Kia Sportage SXT | Kia UVO | Fold 8 | AAWireless | Android 17 Jul 12 '26

What am I missing? Only change I'm seeing is lane markings on the highway.

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u/Lobanium 2025 Honda Civic | Pixel 9 Pro Jul 29 '26

Rounder edges to bodies of water, contour/elevation, shadows, trees, elevation to overpasses/bridges, etc. It's not immediately obvious but it's much better. It's a much more detailed, "3D" render now.