To represent various places on Google Maps, Google users use different icons and symbols to help users identify. Currently, Google uses more than 100 symbols, which is what each symbol means.

Changing the navigation icon on Google Maps is a straightforward process that takes only a few seconds. If you're tired of the default blue marker and want to personalize your experience, here's ...

There you have it, your Google Maps icon is now a fetch new ride that looks a heck of a lot more interesting than the boring 2D arrow that you had before.

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 ...

Reports surrounding custom car icons are sparse, but we have at least one confirmed report of the feature being available with Google Maps Version 24.50.04.705335264 on Android.

We’re seeing these new car icons with Google Maps beta version 25.06.x for Android. It’s not available in the stable channel yet, but has already launched on iOS.

Google Maps’ default icon is a blue arrow. However, users can change it to a car if they want. The company introduced this option four years ago, integrating choices such as a red car, a yellow ...

Google Maps, whether you’re using it on Android or iOS, is an app packed with features—from guides to what to see in your local area to the ability to share your location with friends and ...

There you have it, your Google Maps icon is now a fetch new ride that looks a heck of a lot more interesting than the boring 2D arrow that you had before. Just remember that you can go back ...

How to change your car's icon and color in Google Maps Changing the navigation icon on Google Maps is a straightforward process that takes only a few seconds. If you're tired of the default blue ...