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Missing controls The convenient music playback controls, which allowed users to manage their streaming apps directly within Google Maps navigation, have disappeared in recent Android updates.

Smoother EV driving Rivian and Google Maps have collaborated to create a tailored navigation system for electric vehicles, offering drivers industry-leading mapping technology and EV-friendly features.

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Google Maps on your wrist Garmin has integrated Google Maps into its Connect IQ Store, bringing turn-by-turn navigation directly to select smartwatches like Venu, Forerunner, Vivoactive, and Fenix.

Save from Screenshots The new feature is utilizing Gemini, and the app can recognize places in your photos and create a dedicated list within the 'You' tab.

Bye Google Assistant is slowly being cast aside in favor of Gemini, and many features are gone forever as part of the move.

Fake reviews Google is using AI to find fake reviews on Google Maps, and is issuing more ‘suspected fake reviews’ warnings.

now looking sharp Google Maps spices up your route planning with a directions overview redesign.

Too soon? Google Maps rolled out a new Gemini chip for places, but there are a few issues.

More deets Google Maps may soon be able to show you parking spots, gas savings, and even the time of arrival with Map Overviews