Cannot control spotify from google maps

[jctam]

Since yesterday, the "continue playing" button does not work on the google maps on ios. Google maps is an approved app on the spotify app and spotify is set as the music player on google maps. I have an iphone 16 using the latest version of ios. In trying to fix this problem I have: updated both apps to the most recent version, logged out and logged back in on both apps, deleted and reinstalled both apps, and restarted my phone. 

I've uploaded a screen recording -- you can see the "continue playing" button flash grey as I press it several times with no response. Thanks for any help

[-RJC-]

Yes, this has been suggested before, but the problem is once you go to use Google Maps again the problem continues. Can you confirm that your solution continued working even after closing and restarting the app?

[-RJC-]

Hello OscarDC. Once again, the anticipated recent Google Maps update did not fix the issue. What next? What steps is Spotify taking to coordinate with Google? It's been 5 months...

I should note that your competitor, Apple Music, has flawless integration with Google Maps, so your company might consider a rapid solution to be a wise business decision as well as the necessary work of fixing such a glaring bug... 

[jmwww]

Update: Good News… just upgraded to latest version of google maps 25.17.0.7497858350 and link to Spotify is restored 😀

[-RJC-]

CONFIRMED! The latest Google Maps update restores functionality! Finally! 🥳

Everybody, update to Google Maps 25.17.0.7497858350. Let's hope it lasts!

[Silview]

…it finally works. Now they just have to switch back to the volume from the buttons, because that slider thing means that you just have to do additional steps just to change the volume. But that’s beside the point. I will just turn off automatic updates on google maps and spotify and just stick with these versions.
Funny, i have an old ipad and a couple of iphones 6s and 11 pro, and everything just works, volume form the buttons, maps..you name it.