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‘Immersive Navigation’ in major Google Maps in-car driving update

Peter Stonham
19 March 2026
The immersive navigation enhancement is the biggest transformation of the Google app in over a decade
The immersive navigation enhancement is the biggest transformation of the Google app in over a decade

 

Google Maps is introducing extensive changes to its driver navigation app, said to be its ‘biggest update in more than a decade’.

The app, widely used for in-vehicle journey guidance, is being equipped with immersive navigation that redesigns the visuals and offers “more intuitive guidance.”

A “vivid 3D view” will depict buildings, highway and traffic control features, signage and nearby terrain.

Its en route guidance will show a broader view of the route,...

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