Google Maps recently received some features, like redesigned pins and new colors, as well as a simplified navigation bar. Now, the latest Google Maps update brings some new features to Android Auto, with a now much easier way to add a stop to your route, with “Add Stop.”
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It's no secret that Android Auto sometimes lacks features in Google Maps. For example, people have been asking for incident reporting for years, and now they'll finally get that feature. But we've got some other smaller features that weren't available until now.
One such feature is the “Add Stop” button for Google Maps in Android Auto, which was rolled out in recent updates to the service. When navigating to a new location, Google Maps will now display a prominent “Add Stop” button located below the location details.
The addition has been flagged by Hipertextual and is currently available with the latest updates. It is not clear which update the button was included in, but it is a relatively recent addition.
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The ability to add a stop has been available in Android Auto for a while now, but only via voice command. Doing it via the touchscreen was a fairly complicated situation before the addition of this new button. With the update, it's now quick and easy if you want to add a stop to your route.
Android Auto is currently one of the most popular apps that syncs your phone and apps on your phone with your car’s display. It allows you to track your route, take phone calls, play music in your car from your phone, and other similar functions. The service can sometimes break if you’re running beta versions on your phone (and sometimes with stable versions too). Still, it’s a great feature to have in your car so you can focus on the road ahead instead of your phone.
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This new Google Maps Add Stop feature seems pretty useful. Anything that makes any interaction with the Android Auto screen faster is good, especially while driving.
Source: phonearena
