Google announced new updates for Google Maps that introduce a conversational AI feature called “Ask Maps” along with an updated “Immersive Navigation” ...

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05.

Google is preparing to test Ask Maps inside the Google Maps app. The new option adds Gemini-powered conversations for planning trips and exploring places, with a limited rollout expected before wider ...

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Of all the first-party apps, Google Maps probably offered the worst settings experience, but a redesign is finally cleaning things up. The previous settings list was years old, with Google ...

Google Maps on Android Auto is making it easier to access EV charging filters when searching for charging stations. You’ll soon be able to access these filters just by tapping on Settings in Maps. You ...

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 ...

Google Maps remains the preferred choice for Android Auto users seeking a navigation app, but a glitch that has been around since at least May is making it painfully difficult for many people to stick ...

Google wants to improve real-time monitoring on Android 16 by adding Live Updates to Google Maps. The feature, initially introduced in the latest Android ecosystem, enables users to keep track of food ...

Google is hard at work improving Android 16. With the initial release of the OS, Google introduced Live Updates, which was essentially Android's answer to the iPhone's Live Activities. This lets you ...