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Google Maps annoys drivers

Android Authority · 9h

Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates

Android 16 will introduce Live Updates, a new class of notification that's always on top. Here's how it compare to iOS Live Activities.

autoevolution · 3d

Google Starts Rolling Out New Android Auto Update, Big Changes Incoming

Android Auto 13.6 is now available for download; the rollout started on the Play Store, but users can also update using the APK installer

Tom's Guide on MSN · 10h

Google Maps annoys drivers after latest Android Auto update

One of the main selling points of Android Auto is the integration of Google Maps into your dashboard, with the bonus of controlling all of your podcasts. The car friendly UI is, in general, pretty simple and readable at a glance.

Android Authority · 1d

Google just made an irksome change to Maps on Android Auto

The latest update to Android Auto has made a slight UI change to Google Maps. The change is now causing some issues.

9to5google · 1d

Google Maps update looks just a little bit worse on most Android Auto screens

If you’ve stepped into your car and booted up Android Auto recently, you might have noticed a change to how Google Maps looks. The change is that the map is now centered to the display as a whole, which places some UI elements on top of the map.

Google, Android and EU

Hosted on MSN · 21h

Google to Fight $4.33 Billion EU Antitrust Fine Over Android

The regulator ruled that Google had unfairly used its dominance to strongarm device manufacturers and network operators into making sure that traffic on Android devices went to its own search engine.

Thurrott · 12h

Google Launches Final Appeal of EU Antitrust Ruling Against Android

Google is squaring off against regulators from the European Commissions today in the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg.

The Verge · 16h

Google’s last chance to beat $4.2 billion Android fine.

Google has begun its final attempt to overturn a €4.3 billion (about $4.4 billion) fine it received from the EU over its Android market dominance back in 2018. The antitrust decision was upheld in 2022 but reduced to €4.

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Google’s New Lockdown Just Made Android More Like iPhone

Despite some recent headlines, iPhones remain safer than Androids given Apple’s tighter restrictions and control of its ...

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Looks like Google is serious about Android XR, after all

Google spent $250 million to acuire engineers from HTC Vive for Android XR, echoing moves it made with HTC for the Pixel in ...

ExtremeTech on MSN4h

Android Testing Power Key Double-Tap Functionality

Most Android phones currently support a double-tap gesture of the power button, which typically opens the system camera ...

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Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications

Android 16’s first public beta will start rolling out later today, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride ...

Google Loves Buying Talent From HTC Still, Adds VIVE Folks to Android XR Platform

Google’s current focus at the moment outside of AI is their new Android XR platform, where they see an opportunity to jump at ...

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This first look at Google-Samsung’s XR headset shows serious potential

Samsung showcased its Project Moohan Android XR headset during the January Unpacked event. The headset supports eye and hand ...

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Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from ...

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