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The West Got Two Half-Apps Instead of a Super App: Google Maps vs. Uber

The two credible super app contenders in the West have arrived at the same ambition from opposite directions: Uber is a ...

I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...
Bleeping Computer

Google adds Android protection against AI deepfake scam calls

Google is introducing a new Android security feature that will detect and flag phone calls in which scammers use artificial intelligence to impersonate a user's personal contacts. Called "fake call ...
Android Authority

Google's got an easy new way to keep you safe from scam calls

Google is introducing a new RCS-based method for verifying the identity of incoming callers. Unlike carrier-based authentication system, this one just requires that you and your caller are running ...
Forbes

Google Maps Update Now Sees Around Corners, As A Good Navigator Should

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Google Streetview car and oversized Google Maps pin parked in front of the Google Maps ...
CNET

Google's 'Ask YouTube' Finds the Exact Part of a Video That Answers Your Question

The enhanced search feature will let you ask more conversational and complex questions, then surface videos that match what you're looking for. Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous ...
Forbes

Google Pixel Call Screening Feature No Longer Exclusive: Android Bound

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Google Pixel AI-powered voicemail and call screening feature, Take A Message, may be ...
Searchenginejournal.com

Google Ads Makes Call Recording Default For AI Lead Calls

Google now turns call recording on by default for eligible AI-qualified call lead flows. Recorded calls can be analyzed by AI, with call duration and ad interaction used as fallback signals.
Gizmochina

The Best Dumb Phones with YouTube and Google Maps Support in 2026

In a smartphone-dominated world, some users are switching back to simpler devices. These dumb phones focus on essential functionality while offering a modern twist with smart features. Many run on ...
PC Magazine

YouTube Premium Is 50% Off for Some Google One Users: See If You're Eligible

Google is offering a 50% discount on YouTube Premium for select Google One subscribers. The discount comes just days after the company increased the price of YouTube Premium by $2, taking it from ...
marktechpost

How to Combine Google Search, Google Maps, and Custom Functions in a Single Gemini API Call With Context Circulation, Parallel Tool IDs, and Multi-Step Agentic Chains

In this tutorial, we explore the latest Gemini API tooling updates Google announced in March 2026, specifically the ability to combine built-in tools like Google Search and Google Maps with custom ...
CNET

Google Maps Can Now Plan EV Road Trips With Charging Stops via Android Auto

A Google Maps update unveiled Monday aims to streamline long-range electric vehicle road trips for Android Auto users. The navigation and mapping software can now automatically suggest charging stops ...