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Android 16 Beta 2.1 gives us a sneak peek at Live Updates
By Brady Snyder published
Quick access Live Updates, which are persistent notification widgets similar to Apple's Live Activities, are working in Android 16 Beta 2.1.

Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
By Nickolas Diaz published
For your fellow driver Google was spotted rolling out an update for Android Auto that adds new roadside reporting options.

Google Maps users in the US will now see the renamed 'Gulf of America'
By Brady Snyder published
Name change In accordance with Google's earlier statements, it updated Google Maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in the U.S.

Google Maps update for the Now Bar prepares it for One UI 7's wider rollout
By Nickolas Diaz published
Getting ready A user spotted a new Google Maps update that prepares it for One UI 7 on older Galaxy S phones.

Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' following Trump executive order
By Nandika Ravi published
Executive order Google announced that it would be taking steps to change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US on its Google Maps platform.

An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
By Brady Snyder published
Move over! The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.

Google Maps is getting smarter with Waze's help
By Jay Bonggolto published
street smart Google Maps is tapping into the Waze community for real-time updates.

Google is making it easier to report police spottings in Maps
By Brady Snyder published
Speed traps Following the renaming of "speed traps" to "police" in Google Maps, the button is now easier to press.
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