Google Maps has updated two key buttons for location and directions that people interact with constantly throughout the day.

The feature won’t work on any phone older than the Pixel 9, despite appearing in the Settings menu on the Pixel 8. Google says it will be removed soon.

I’ve been navigating with Google Maps via Apple CarPlay for years and hadn’t realized that there's a feature to quickly and easily see upcoming directions. Users can then click on the re-center button ...