Android's emergency alerts just got a major map upgrade - but change this setting first

The new map view shows your location relative to the affected area, which is especially crucial headed into the US storm ...
autoevolution

Google Maps Now Offers AI-Based EV Route Planning for Millions of Electric Cars With Android Auto

Google Maps is rolling out an EV route planning feature for drivers of electric vehicles that are compatible with Android ...

Google just made wireless emergency alerts way more useful on Android

Google is adding a map view to Wireless Emergency Alerts on Android, so you can quickly see the affected area and your ...

Google Maps Just Got Its Biggest Update Since 2009. Here’s How AI Is Changing the Way You Drive

Charles Armstrong, the product manager on Google Maps, is trying to explain how the platform’s turn-by-turn directions are getting their biggest update since the service launched in 2009. Maps is an ...
TalkAndroid

Unlock the hidden speed camera alerts on Google Maps: here’s how it’s done

Are you a loyal Google Maps user on Android, but fed up with not getting speed camera alerts during your journeys? There is a way to receive such warnings ...
MacRumors

Google Maps Adds Gemini AI-Powered 'Ask Maps' Feature and 3D Immersive Navigation

Google today added Gemini AI to Google Maps, enabling a new Ask Maps feature. Gemini in maps can answer complex, real-world questions that Google says "a map could never answer before." There is a new ...
Engadget

Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions

In recent weeks, Google has been busy adding AI features to all of its most popular apps. Following Gmail and Chrome, Maps is now the latest service to get a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the ...
ZDNet

Inside Google's AI plan to end Android developer toil - and speed up innovation

Google is expanding AI across the Android Studio workflow. It intends AI to reduce "toil" for work like tests, updates, and API migrations. Google says coding shifts from "how" to defining "what." ...
Geeky Gadgets

Google AI Studio & Antigravity Integration Reduces Tool Switching

For years, developers have struggled to navigate Google’s diverse suite of AI tools, including AI Studio, Antigravity, Jules, Gemini CLI, and Firebase Studio. While each tool provides unique ...
Android

Google Maps May Let Drivers Change Their Avatar Icon Directly in Android Auto

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...
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 ...
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 ...