I just realized how bad Google Maps is on CarPlay — why does it look so terrible?

Google Maps on CarPlay looks really quite atrocious. But why is it so bad, when the Android Auto version is so much nicer?
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Google Maps Feeling Outdated: MapQuest Navigation App Updated With New-Gen Features

This is the second big update in just a few weeks; MapQuest keeps getting new features, evolving from an underdog into a ...

Google Messages finally gets a feature rival apps have had for years

Google is officially rolling out real-time location sharing to Google Messages, allowing chatters to easily track each ...
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Google's March Pixel Drop Adds Live Location Sharing in Messages, AI Outfit Try-Ons

Google's March Pixel Drop Adds Live Location Sharing in Messages, AI Outfit Try-Ons ...

My setup routine for Google Messages before texting on a new phone

How to upgrade Google Messages in under five minutes ...