I tried Google Maps' new 3D Immersive View for Android Auto, and it fixed my biggest navigation problems

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • Immersive Navigation is Maps' biggest visual upgrade in a decade.
  • Android Auto users can see 3D buildings, lanes, trees, and more.
  • The mode shows real building outlines.

Android Auto just rolled out a huge upgrade, and while it doesn't include any new functionality, it does provide one of the biggest visual upgrades to Google Maps I've ever seen. As someone who relies on Maps to drive nearly every day, I can attest the upgrade is a huge improvement.

Four months ago, Google announced the "biggest transformation of the (Maps) navigation experience in over a decade," known as Immersive Navigation. Android users have been slowly getting the feature over the last few months, and it looks like it's finally arriving on car dashboards.

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