Google Maps on Android Auto finally gets up to speed with this Waze feature
Google Maps has begun rolling out a live speedometer feature to select Android Auto users. The update mirrors a similar functionality previously available in Waze. The feature provides real‑time speed data on the car’s display.
- ▪The live speedometer is being released to a limited group of Android Auto users.
- ▪It displays the vehicle's current speed alongside posted speed limits.
- ▪The capability was previously exclusive to Waze, another Google‑owned navigation app.
- ▪Users can enable the speedometer through the Google Maps settings on Android Auto.
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