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Google Maps' power-saving feature is here, but it's locked to these phones

Google Maps is a must-have for daily commutes and road trips. But if you’ve used turn-by-turn navigation for hours, you know ...
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Google Maps' potential monochrome mode is a lifeline for dying phones

Google Maps is finally tackling its battery problem with a built-in power saving mode that focuses on keeping navigation alive when your phone's running low. The feature aims to show only essentials ...
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Google Maps in Android Auto gets updated 3D maps sync feature

Currently, this feature defaults across different platforms including CarPlay (iOS), Android Auto (Android), and iPhones (iOS). So far, in beta, the current version of Google Maps for Android (v125) ...
Digital Trends

Google Maps’ new feature sees Android play catchup to iOS

Android users are getting their first glimpse of a new operating system feature while using Google Maps, as the app is the first to make use of the Live Updates ability that was added for Android 16.
Android

Google Maps Could Soon Get a Power-Saving Mode for Android Users

Google Maps may soon get a new power saving mode to save your battery, especially during long drives. When enabled, Maps will adopt a minimalist monochrome look, stripping away major UI elements. It ...

Waze Finally Lets You Use Your Phone With Android Auto

Waze now lets drivers use the mobile app while running Android Auto, making navigation faster, easier, and more convenient than ever.
The New York Times

How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone

Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road. By J. D. Biersdorfer J.D. Biersdorfer does not ...