Google Maps' Live View is an augmented reality (AR) feature that overlays directions directly onto your phone's camera feed.

Android 16 Beta 2.1 introduces limited support for Live Updates, a new notification feature similar to iOS Live Activities. Google Maps on Android 16 Beta 2.1 triggers the Live Updates feature with ...

People love to complain. Above all, people love to prove you're wrong. An application like Google Maps, which has tens of millions of users, is always under fire for something, be it a recent update, ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — We’ve all used navigation on our phones for directions but if you haven’t used Google Maps when you’re on foot, you’ve really been missing something. For example, ...

Google Maps may be testing Live Updates integration for navigation on some devices. More users now report seeing the feature in action, but the test group appears to be very limited. Google Maps Live ...

Google Maps is easily one of the must-have apps on a mobile phone, whether you're rocking an Android handset or an iPhone. The app's main feature is to help you find places and navigate to them, ...

Vishnu has been writing about smartphones, ecosystems, and connected gadgets since 2018. He likes digging into how tech fits into everyday life and believes good reporting should make complex stuff ...

With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, both Find Hub and Google Maps now support satellite-based live location sharing. Pixel 10 users can send their live location even without cellular coverage, ...

Google is testing a new Gemini Live feature that overlays Google Maps info cards during camera sharing sessions. The cards display place names, types, average ratings, and number of reviews right on ...

Google launched live lane guidance for Google Maps on Android Automotive, with the Polestar 4 the first vehicle integrating the new function. The system uses the vehicle's front camera to "read" road ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 Beta 2.1 introduces limited support for Live Updates, a new notification feature similar to iOS Live Activities.