India, July 22 -- A recent glitch in Google Maps has left Android users without one of the app's most convenient features: in-app media controls. The issue, first spotted in versions 25.28 (stable) and 25.29 (beta), caused the media playback toolbar, used to control music from apps like YouTube Music and Spotify, to vanish entirely during navigation.

Ordinarily, Google Maps includes a compact media player on the navigation screen, allowing users to pause, skip, or play music without switching apps. It also displays track information and links to open the associated music app. The sudden disappearance of this tool has disrupted the experience for many Android users, especially those who depend on hands-free controls while driving.

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