Google Map glitch disrupts music control functionality, but resolution is imminent
In a recent update, Google Maps has removed the in-app music playback controls for some Android users, causing inconvenience for many. The feature, which allows users to effortlessly control their favourite streaming services like YouTube Music and Spotify while navigating, has been a staple of the app. However, the issue does not seem to affect the Google Maps app on the Galaxy S24 Ultra running the same stable version.
The removal of these controls has left users puzzled, as the feature is still available on the iOS version of Google Maps. This inconsistency has led to speculation that the Android removal may not be a bug, but an intentional decision, following the removal of the Assistant Driving mode.
Google has acknowledged the issue and is actively working to fix it. The website provides the latest news on Android, serving as a trusted companion for readers, and we can expect the media playback controls to return soon.
In the meantime, the toggle to "Show media playback controls" in the app settings has also been removed, along with the option to set the music streaming service. The music playback controls, normally found under the Navigation settings of the Maps app, have been conspicuously absent in the latest app version for Android (v25.28 and beta 25.29).
The discontinuation of Assistant Driving mode has made having playback controls on Google Maps more valuable, but this convenience may be temporarily lost until the next update. The absence of the playback controls on Google Maps has made it less convenient, but it might be restored with the next update for the app.
It's worth noting that the playback controls on certain devices are still present, while missing from others, suggesting inconsistency in the removal process. The removal of popular features, such as the Assistant Driving mode, has been a trend, making the removal of the playback controls even more noticeable.
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In summary, the removal of the playback controls in Google Maps for some Android users may not be a bug, but an intentional decision. Google has acknowledged the issue and is working to restore the media playback controls to Google Maps on Android.
Users are baffled as the media playback controls, which were accessible for controlling smartphone music services like YouTube Music and Spotify, have been inexplicably omitted from Google Maps on certain Android devices. This absence of the music playback controls on gadgets, such as smartphones, is a startling anomaly since the feature remains functional on the iOS version of Google Maps, hinting at a potential deliberate decision, following the discontinuation of the Assistant Driving mode.
