Loss of Performance / Low FPS in Google Maps Using CarPlay

I'm experiencing a rather sudden loss of performance while using Google Maps via CarPlay in my vehicle. Previous to iOS 18.5 I enjoyed a perfectly acceptable framerate in my head unit whilst using G Maps, even in fullscreen, which hovered around 30 fps by my reckoning. Since 18.5, performance is approximately halved and is so jarring I find it unusable, even when run using half the screen. I am not alone; there is a Reddit thread here that accurately depicts what I am experiencing. I've tried the most common answer (delete local app data on the app in-phone) with no change. I'd love to get this surfaced to Apple in hope the issue can be addressed.


Specs:

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18.5

Google Maps 25.25.3.772132****

Wireless Carplay on a 2024 Porsche using PCM 6.0


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Posted on Jun 22, 2025 8:33 AM

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Jun 22, 2025 9:04 AM in response to OpieSF

Remove the app, unpair from both the infotainment end and from the iPhone end, re-pair, re-load the app, and try again.


Also check with Porche for any available infotainment system firmware updates, too.


Then start with a discussion with Google Support.


While this may be an issue with the Google app, or with the iPhone and CarPlay, or something else entirely, Google is in the best position to determine exactly what’s happening and to resolve it, or to discuss the issue with Apple Developer Support.

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