Want Google out of your life? It's pretty easy to find alternative search, email, and photo storage providers, but it's much harder to come up with a mobile operating system that's free of Google. The ...

The new Google Maps custom car icons have been available for a year, and more recently, the existence of custom icons in the Android Auto build. A new APK teardown report alleges that Google is ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

Google just figured out it's 2026 already, and Google Maps on Android Auto still doesn’t allow users to configure the vehicle icon. That's why the company has decided to release this functionality, ...

Google has dropped a security upgrade that could save your data when criminals strike. The tech giant has revealed that Android devices are receiving expanded anti-theft capabilities, building on ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Arc Raiders was one of the big hits from 2025, and Embark isn't going to let that momentum wane in 2026. The studio has indicated that there are ...

At the American Petroleum Institute’s annual State of American Energy event, API President and CEO Mike Sommers framed the coming decade in blunt terms: energy demand is rising fast, and pretending ...

Google might have begun working on navigation support for Android XR using Google Maps. Previously, Google has previewed how Maps and Gemini could work together to help you navigate, especially while ...

The war in Ukraine started by Vladimir Putin enters 2026 following a year of slow territorial developments, as highlighted on a map by Newsweek. Russia has made big claims about its progress as it ...

Gemini now puts Google Maps first in local searches, replacing long text replies with an instant visual overview. Generic red dots are replaced by emoji-style pins and detailed cards featuring photos, ...

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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 ...