Google Maps is testing a new 3D navigation mode where you can see the buildings around you - here's what it looks like.

Google Maps has long featured the ability to show buildings in 3D while navigating, but recently started rolling out that view to its Android Auto and CarPlay experiences.

This adds to the growing list of cities which Google has added to the Google Earth layers with 3D buildings. Google has not released any details on how the cities were modeled. But, I suspect they ...

To turn off 3D buildings, simply go into Google Maps settings and toggle the feature off. Notably, though, 3D buildings only appear when Android Auto is in light mode, at least in my testing.

Google Maps remains a top choice for navigation with immersive views and excellent tools, constantly evolving for user convenience. A new beta update for the app adds 3D buildings to provide a ...

A small but nifty feature is coming to Google Maps on Android Auto and CarPlay that allows you to see 3D graphics of buildings when navigate between points, a feature never seen before on Google's ...

It now looks like Google Maps on Android Auto is getting a more immersive view that its phone app has supported for long — 3D buildings.