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Google Maps supports Android 16 Beta's Live Updates feature

I spoke to a Google exec about the big changes to Android updates this year, and I couldn't be more excited

We talk with the VP and GM of Android Platform, Seang Chau, at MWC, discussing important changes to Android 16 and update support.

The Verge on MSN · 2d

Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16’s live update notifications

As shown by Android Authority, there’s also a new option in the Google Maps app that allows you to turn off “live info,” which will appear on the status bar and lockscreen. Live Updates are still only partially supported in Android 16 beta 2.1, as Android Authority says notifications from Google Maps are still “collapsed” on the always-on display.

CNET on MSN · 2d

Here's How to Get Live Updates to Show on Google Maps With the Android 16 Beta

Android 16 is expected to launch in the second quarter of this year, a few months earlier than its typical third-quarter launch. Google's move is to get features out at an acceler

Google could lose Chrome

Android Headlines on MSN · 5h

DOJ's revised antitrust remedies allow Google to fund AI startups

DOJ's revised remedies for antitrust case against Google allow the Mountain View giant to continue funding AI startups.

Android Authority · 23h

Google could lose Chrome as the DOJ doubles down on its antitrust demands

The US DOJ is continuing its antitrust case against Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly in online search.

Android Police · 8h

The DOJ reaffirms its stance on Google selling off Chrome

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reiterated that it wants Google to divest Chrome to promote competition in internet search. Google may also be required to sell Android if its proposed remedies are ineffective.

Google is 'looking into' stackable widgets on Android, but don't count on them arriving anytime soon

During a Q&A, the Android team said it was looking into stackable widgets, but it's not committed to the idea yet.

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Experts Tested Google's New Android Scam Feature—Here's What Happened

The new AI-powered scam detection feature, dubbed AI-powered Scam Detection, is built into Android's existing security system, and uses algorithms to spot scam patterns, phishing attempts and ...

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Your Android Phones Aren’t ‘Google’ Anymore, They’re All ‘Gemini’

You may soon be able to activate the Android assistant with 'Hey Gemini,' potentially signaling the end for 'Hey Google.' ...

Google’s bringing lock screen widgets back to Android phones this summer — here's what we know

Over on the Android Developers Blog, Product Manager Tyler Beneke and Software Engineer Luca Silva confirmed that lock screen ...

Google’s March Pixel Drop is here with a ton of Android upgrades

It's time for Google's newest Pixel Drop update, which will deliver a batch of enhancements to the company's smartphones.

This useful Google Clock widget is making its way to Android phones

The Google Clock Starter Widget, once a mainstay of the Pixel Tablet, is now making its way over to smartphones with Android ...

Android Central on MSN3d

Google will show off some of Android 16’s tricks as it gears for early release

Google’s Head of Android said the tech giant is on track to release Android 16 in June, due to the new ‘Trunk Stable’ ...

Google’s Android Smartphone Warning As 2 Zero-Day Attacks Confirmed

Update your Android device now as Google confirms two zero day vulnerabilities already exploited by attackers.

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