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Google Maps Beta Adds Live Speedometer to Android Auto

7/20/2026

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An Android Auto user reported a live speedometer in Google Maps using beta version 26.29.02.946673643.
The speedometer is part of Android Auto’s rollout that follows Google’s July 2024 addition of support for Apple CarPlay.
Reddit users have confirmed speedometer on Android Auto dashboards, though availability remains limited.
Google Maps, which has long shown speed limits, now displays a live speed readout on Android Auto, matching the phone version and Waze’s Android Auto feature.

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An Android Auto user reported a live speedometer in Google Maps using beta version 26.29.02.946673643.
The speedometer is part of Android Auto’s rollout that follows Google’s July 2024 addition of support for Apple CarPlay.
Reddit users have confirmed speedometer on Android Auto dashboards, though availability remains limited.
Google Maps, which has long shown speed limits, now displays a live speed readout on Android Auto, matching the phone version and Waze’s Android Auto feature.