Google Maps Finally Redesigns Settings on Android

Google Maps Finally Redesigns Settings on Android

Google Maps Finally Overhauls Cluttered Android Settings—Here’s What Changed After years of user complaints about its chaotic interface, Google Maps has finally redesigned its settings menu on Android. The update—rolling out as of January 2026—replaces the old, cluttered list of toggles with a streamlined, seven-category layout that’s easier to navigate and visually consistent with other Google apps. If you’ve ever struggled to find offline map options or tweak navigation preferences, this refresh is long overdue—and genuinely helpful. Credit: Google A Much-Needed Cleanup for One of Android’s Most-Used Apps Google Maps is essential for millions: whether you’re commuting, exploring a new city, or checking traffic before a road trip. Yet its settings menu felt stuck in 2018—overloaded with unchecked additions, inconsistent icons, and even random emoji that made the experience feel unpolished. The redesign ditches that mess entirely, adopting a clean, card-based structure that aligns with Ma…