Android Authority

Google Maps prepares to get a lot more talkative with Ask Maps

Google is preparing to launch Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational feature accessible via a chip on the main map screen. A new “Try new features” section has been discovered in the Google Maps ...
Android Police

I replaced Google Maps with a navigation app everyone swears by, and immediately regretted it

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...
Lifehacker

Car Icons Are Disappearing From Google Maps in Android Auto (but You Might Be Able to Fix It)

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. February ...
Android Authority

Google Maps expands its Gemini upgrade to walking and cycling navigation

Google Maps brought Gemini to driving navigation back in November. Now, Gemini is also coming to both walking and cycling navigation. Availability gets started with iOS, with Android support arriving ...
Forbes

Google Issues Android Update—40% Of All Phones Now At Risk

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Do not become a victim to phone attacks. Updated on Feb. 5 with Google’s security advice for ...
MacRumors

Google Maps Now Lets You Chat With Gemini AI While Walking or Biking

Google Maps now lets you talk to Gemini while following walking or cycling directions. The latest update is an extension to the AI chatbot's existing conversational navigation feature in driving mode ...
Forbes

Google Surprises Pixel Owners With Android Update Decision

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Pixel updates suddenly go wrong. Now there’s an implicit confirmation from Google that ...
TechCrunch

Google Maps now lets you access Gemini while walking and cycling

Google announced on Thursday that Google Maps users can now access Gemini hands-free while walking and cycling. The update comes a few months after Google Maps rolled out its Gemini-powered hands-free ...
PC Magazine

Google's AirDrop Support Is Coming to More Android Phones

In November, Google linked its Android Quick Share feature to Apple's AirDrop for file transfers between the two mobile OSes. It was initially restricted to Pixel 10 phones, but the company is now ...
Reuters

Google to pay $135 million to settle Android data transfer lawsuit

Google accused of needlessly collecting cellular data Largest payout in this kind of case, lawyer says Google denies wrongdoing in agreeing to settle Jan 28 (Reuters) - Google will pay $135 million to ...
Android

Google just made following the Winter Olympics way easier

Google is rolling out features across Search, Maps, YouTube, and Waze to help fans track the 2026 Winter Olympics with real-time scores, schedules, and medal counts. For those attending in Italy, Maps ...
autoevolution

Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 16.1, Reverts an Eye-Candy Change

Good news for drivers. Google has just kicked off the rollout of a new Android Auto build in the production channel. Android Auto 16.1 is now available for the first users whose devices are configured ...