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I don't use Google Maps in Android Auto anymore—this navigation app took its place

Better in all the right ways.

iOS 26.5 Updates RCS Messaging, Apple Maps, and iPhone Wallpapers

Apple’s iOS 26.5 update adds encrypted RCS, new wallpapers, Maps suggestions, and security updates for older devices.

I added one of the best Pixel features to all of my Android phones — here’s how

The Quick Tap feature on Pixels is great. But what if you could add it to any Android phone? Here's an app that lets you do ...

Google Maps for CarPlay Getting Gemini AI

The Google Maps app for CarPlay could soon include support for Gemini, based on code that MacRumors found in the Google Maps ...
9to5Google

Android Auto is getting video apps, music updates, and more Gemini smarts

Google is delivering some major Android Auto updates over the course of 2026, including support for video apps and ...
autoevolution

Big Google Maps Update on CarPlay: Google Gemini Is Coming

Google Maps is getting support for Google's new AI-powered assistant on CarPlay, so users can run certain tasks, such as setting navigation, hands-free ...
PCMag

9 Clever Ways I Use Google Gemini in My Car With Android Auto

Gemini can serve as my voice assistant and chat partner when I’m behind the wheel. Here are my favorite tasks to give the AI.

3 NotebookLM prompts every student should use to study smarter

Study smarter with these 3 NotebookLM prompts that help students revise faster, understand concepts better, and prepare for ...
CNET

Google's AI Live Translation and Learning Tools Are Here. How to Use Them

Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current role, she's worked for CNET's video, ...
Digital Trends

These are my favorite Google Gemini prompts after 100 hours using the AI chatbot

Of all of the AI companions available for public use, I have to say my favorite by a mile has been Google Gemini. I have spent over 100 hours with Gemini and it has very quickly become a major part of ...