Included support for Android Auto and Wear OS , alongside standard real-time GPS and traffic updates.
| Version Number | Release Month | Key Features Added | |----------------|---------------|---------------------| | 10.89.2 | January 2021 | Live View improvements, better address search | | 10.90.3 | February 2021 | Dark mode for navigation, widget updates | | 10.93.1 | April 2021 | COVID-19 transit alerts, crowdedness predictions | | 11.2.1 | July 2021 | (new color scheme) | | 11.5.2 | September 2021 | Eco-friendly routing (fuel-efficient routes) | | 11.8.3 | October 2021 | AR Live View indoors (mall/airport navigation) | | 11.12.1 | November 2021 | Weather layer and air quality index | | 11.15.4 | December 2021 | Turn-by-turn for electric vehicle charging | google maps versi 9882 2021
This specific build version aligned with Android’s evolving privacy standards. It contained backend code optimizations for handling permissions, a feature introduced in Android 12. This allowed users to grant location access without revealing their precise coordinates—a major shift for a navigation app that typically relies on pinpoint accuracy. Version 9.88.2 ensured the app would not crash or glitch if a user selected "Approximate" instead of "Precise" location. Included support for Android Auto and Wear OS