Google Maps Reverts Terrible Android Auto Change

Google Maps for Android Auto fixed its fix for what wasn't broken
The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google responded to feedback quickly by reverting to the previous design after users expressed frustration.
Google Maps Reverts Terrible Android Auto Change Following Complaints
It now has improved map utilization on all screen sizes and returns of right-aligned UI elements when not navigating.
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Google quickly reverted this annoying Google Maps change
Millions of people use Google Maps around the world. So, when change comes that people don’t like, they come out in droves to complain. This is what happened with a new change that Google issued. According to a new report,
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