Google may have learned from its irksome Maps mistake on Android Auto

Remember earlier this year when an update centered the map in Google Maps on Android Auto? Well, the app is starting to do it again. However, this time, users may find it to be a welcome change rather than an irksome update.

As a refresher, Google rolled out an update to the Maps app on Android Auto in late January. Where the map was previously right-aligned, this update centered the map. The problem was that this change didn’t take the UI into account, which led to the destination menu blocking a good portion of the route. Thankfully, it didn’t take long before the Mountain View-based firm reversed course and restored the old alignment.

According to a report on Reddit, it looks like Google has decided to test centering the map once again. Unlike back in January, there’s no destination box getting in the way of the view of your route. The Reddit user adds that centering continues to work when starting navigation, but it comes and goes. However, they were able to bring it back manually by tapping on the three-pane button, followed by a tap on the Maps screen. You can visit the post to check out the video the user shared.

On paper, centering the map seems like it would be a good idea. The only problem before was the UI obstructing the view of the map. Now that Google has ironed out those wrinkles, maybe it will become a change that users look forward to.