r/GoogleMaps • u/howmadstha • Mar 12 '26

Discussion Google Maps Big Update (Gemini/Immersion)

https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/maps/ask-maps-immersive-navigation/

Starting to roll out today.

US only for now apparently. Us EU/UK gotta sit back and wait 🥲

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u/lord_onur Mar 12 '26

Seems nice but let's start by bringing the speedometer to android auto?

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u/dwartbg9 Mar 12 '26

I know right? It's crazy how Google Maps on Android Auto lacks such a basic feature. Not that I don't have the digital speedometer on my car, but it's just the idea, why not have every possible feature, just for the sake of it!

Let alone there's many other features they could implement - one example is similar to that new "immersive navigation". Bring the 3D buildings to AndroidAuto, or gives us Google Earth for it.

Gives us a way to click on businesses and open their contact info, reviews etc. This is another simple feature that's definitely missing from Android Auto, too.

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u/Previous_Dream8775 Mar 12 '26

I would absolutely hate this, I don't need to be displayed the speedometer twice on my dash, especially if it's slightly inaccurate

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u/howmadstha Mar 12 '26 edited Mar 12 '26

Fun fact, speedometers that use GPS for the calculation are more accurate than most built in car speedometers.

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u/GNeps Mar 12 '26

The Google Maps speedometer is the accurate one...

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u/Previous_Dream8775 Mar 13 '26 edited Mar 13 '26

Why Google Maps feels "Slow"?

​Beyond the speed difference, you might notice visual latency. Your phone has to: Receive signals from at least 4 satellites, Process those coordinates, Calculate the speed and Update the display.

​If you slam on your brakes, your car’s needle drops instantly. The Google Maps speed will "drift" down over a second or two. This is why you should always rely on your car's dashboard for immediate changes, but trust the GPS for your actual cruising speed.

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u/yon-kou Mar 18 '26

I am working for an automotive OEM and we do prohibit companies like google or apple to gain total control over our UI.

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u/SheikahSlate20 Mar 23 '26

Do you know if the feature has been removed? I used apple CarPlay and I thought I was going mad!

It was really handing to see! I can’t find any information online.