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AppWizard

February 11, 2026

Car Icons Are Disappearing From Google Maps in Android Auto (but You Might Be Able to Fix It)

Android Auto users are experiencing an issue where car icons are disappearing from the navigation interface in Google Maps. This problem began six days ago, coinciding with the release of Android Auto version 16.1, although some users have reported similar issues with version 15.9. The bug tends to occur when users switch to another app in fullscreen mode and then return to Google Maps. A temporary fix involves force quitting Google Maps, but the issue recurs. Community-sourced solutions include updating or downgrading Android Auto, changing to the default car icon, and avoiding leaving the Google Maps app. If these solutions fail, users may consider alternative navigation apps like Waze, Sygic GPS, or TomTom, which do not exhibit this bug.

BetaBeacon

December 8, 2025

Galaxy XR adding ‘PC Connect’ for Windows apps and games, Google ‘Likeness’ avatars

Google has introduced a new feature called PC Connect for Android XR, allowing users to link a Windows computer with Android XR and display desktop or other windows side-by-side with native apps from Google Play. The feature offers full resolution and high frame rate over Wi-Fi, with input bridging allowing a keyboard and mouse to control either device. Additionally, Google is also rolling out Travel Mode, a stable viewing option for when users are in motion, and a Likeness feature that creates a realistic digital representation of a user's face during video calls.