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Google Maps Updates Accent Color on Android and iOS
Google Maps is rolling out a new teal accent color for its app on both Android and iOS devices, offering a fresh look that aligns well with the map's color palette.
Hyundai Motor Group Partners with Google Maps for Enhanced Navigation Experience
Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Google to bring location information from Google Maps to vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, starting with Kia vehicles in North America.
Samsung's Android XR-powered Project Moohan: A Hands-on Experience with Gemini and Google’s Integrated Efforts
Samsung's Android XR-powered Project Moohan provides a lighter, more ergonomic hardware experience than Apple's Vision Pro, with the added benefit of Google's Gemini technology for seamless integration and interaction.
Pixel Thermometer Gets a Fresh New Icon Update
Google has updated the Thermometer icon with a new-ish icon, previously used as the Themed icon shape. The new design is more generic but aligns with other Google Pixel-exclusive apps in terms of color scheme.
Android XR: A New Era of Extended Reality Experiences
Google announces Android XR, a new form of the operating system for extended reality devices, aiming to provide an infinite desktop for productivity and control the OS and apps through Gemini, an AI assistant.
Unlock the Power of Clear Voice in Pixel Recorder and AI Replies in Phone App
Google's December 2024 Feature Drop includes Clear voice in Pixel Recorder and AI-powered replies in the Phone app's Call Screen, providing users with enhanced audio clarity and intelligent response suggestions.
Security cameras and alarms: Effective deterrents against burglars, according to the criminals themselves
Security cameras and alarms are effective at deterring burglars, as reported by a survey of convicted burglars. The most common way for a burglar to enter a home is through unlocked doors and windows, followed by garages.
Google Maps Utilizes Dash Cam Footage for Road Data Updates
Google Maps is now using dash cam footage from vehicles to update road data including speed limits in an effort to improve its mapping features and keep things up-to-date.
Google's "Motion Cues" Feature for Android Aims to Combat Motion Sickness
Google is working on a 'Motion Cues' feature for Android devices to combat motion sickness while using devices in moving vehicles. The feature activates small dots that move with the device's motion, helping users feel less queasy.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.0: A Leap Towards the Agentic AI Era
Google today announced Gemini 2.0, its 'new AI model for the agentic era.'CEO Sundar Pichai says it is about making information much more useful by being able to reason, plan and have memory.
Google Pixel Devices Can Now Bypass Charge - What This Means for Your Phone
The new ability for Pixel phones to charge at a slower rate could be useful in mobile gaming as the device can get the power it needs without draining or overcharging the battery.
Test Gemini in Google Assistant on Nest Mini and Audio
Google has detailed how Gemini "AI-powered answers" in Google Assistant works on the Nest Mini and Audio, and how to test it.
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