This is the Google Maps UI update first spotted in beta testing ... It's not clear when the new design will arrive in various regions, but the Android rollout shouldn't take long.

It’s unclear when the new Google Maps design will roll out, but 9to5Google has already discovered it in testing. As you’ll see in the following screenshots, Google is going for a cleaner ...

Discover all the ways you can customize Google Maps vehicle icons in the latest beta release of the Android app.

New colours and shapes have arrived for categories within the Google Maps app and browser ... It's a softer approach, and one that matches the icon design for stars, flags and hearts as 9to5Google ...

The change in Google Maps on Android Auto had a big impact due to the limited screen space on many Android Auto devices. Google responded to feedback quickly by reverting to the previous design after ...

The search giant has started cleaning up the Google Maps interface, with pins now getting an overhaul; they turn into small, ...

Maintaining accurate maps is a daunting task in a country where road names and addresses are not standardized.

Assuming other people are having this issue, Google needs to update the Maps design. For now, you have to hide the destinations box every time you drive or actually have a destination in mind.