Google patches Android Auto to fix unpopular dark mode bug

Google and Apple have worked really hard to make Android Auto and CarPlay as unintrusive as possible. It is important too because you do not want to be distracted and tapping on a screen when you are driving a vehicle. It’s not just the user interface that is important either, keeping bugs to a minimum is also important as you don’t want to be frustrated about something insignificant when behind the wheel. That is why this Android Auto bug fix is an important one. It removes a common point of frustration that has been felt by many users.

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For some reason, Android Auto has been launching Google Maps in dark mode. This has been happening for a while and even when users have had dark mode deactivated in the personal settings on their mobile phones. This update fixes that problem.

Dark modes definitely have their merits. Not least, because they are easier on the eyes, but they can also help you save battery life on your phone. If, however, you are not expecting to see dark mode activated it can cause confusion, and that confusion can cause problems and possibly be dangerous when you are driving.

Fortunately, the latest update to Google Maps fixes this issue. This is a general update too, that has moved beyond beta testing, meaning if you have already updated to the latest version of Google Maps you should already have the fix on your app. However, if it is not there already don’t worry, Google is rolling out the latest update in stages.

The interesting thing here is that Google has never actually accepted that there was a problem in the first place or responded to any of the comments that were coming up about it on official forums. In fact, the search giant has already removed the discussion thread that was discussing the issue from its forums.

If you do use Google Maps for auto navigation, you may be interested to read about a brand new feature for the app that shows live estimated toll prices.