Google Maps is often considered the world's number one navigation app on Android and iPhone despite the fiercer competition in this space. By the number of downloads, Google Maps is by far the top ...

Sygic has recently announced that customers who purchased the lifetime license are now getting Android Auto and CarPlay support back ...

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Android 16 QPR3 makes the location indicator in the status bar expandable, allowing you to see which app is tracking your device's location.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta is here and there are a number of new features. The list includes navigation buttons, At a Glance, and ...

On-screen navigational buttons on Android mean there’s more room for customization, but Google has yet to offer the right tools. That may change soon. On stock Android, the standard navigation buttons ...

Back in 2011, Google made a tough call, making one of the biggest changes to Android over the years. Until then, devices running the mobile operating system had come with a distinctive set of hardware ...

Google has added Weather to its list of supported app categories for Android Auto and Android Automotive. Weather apps let you see weather info relevant to your current location or along your route.

Android 16 Beta 1 has a predictive back animation for three-button navigation. Pressing and holding the back button will show a preview of the previous app or screen. You can slide your finger off of ...