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In today’s Google Blog post, Google is celebrating its Maps platform’s 15th birthday with a new look for the Google Maps app, along with a whole new app icon.

What do you readers think about Google updating the Maps icon and celebrating 15 years in the making with new features? Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter, Facebook, or MeWe.

New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. Back in February 2025, Google Maps ...

When you're driving around on Google Maps, whether you're an Android or iPhone user, you'll always be represented on the map with the boring default arrow icon.