Android users are getting their first glimpse of a new operating system feature while using Google Maps, as the app is the first to make use of the Live Updates ability that was added for Android 16.

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A recent update may give you more heads-up information when using Google Maps navigation right at your steering wheel if you have a digital dashboard that supports Android Auto. Previously, when using ...

Live View in Google Maps uses your phone’s camera and augmented reality (AR) to overlay directions directly onto the real world. Instead of looking at a 2D map and guessing which way you’re facing, ...

Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, ...

An overdue, small, but satisfying update.

Google Maps has ditched its old full-screen menus for slide-up cards that keep the map in view. The sheets act as temporary layers that slide up from the bottom, displaying information without taking ...

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