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9 major Android upgrades just announced ahead of Google I/O, including Gemini Intelligence, 3D emojis and better iPhone compatibility

From Gemini Intelligence to new emojis, here are the most important Android updates Google announced ahead of I/O 2026.

Tom’s Guide

I tried this new Google Maps feature for electric cars and it finally made me forget about range anxiety

Google Maps' new AI-powered battery predictions for your EV are finally here, ensuring a stress-free road trip with accurate charging data tailored to your EV.

Tom’s Guide

I'm a Google Maps power user — here are 10 tips and features I can't live without

After using Google's popular mapping app for the best part of two decades, I've learned a thing or two — here are my top tips and features.

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Google expands its browser assistant to more countries, and I can’t ignore how convenient this is

Gemini is now baked into Chrome across APAC, making browsing smarter and faster.

Android Central

I used Gemini in Google Maps to find hidden local gems — now I’m hooked

I used the “Hey Google” voice mode to activate Gemini in Google Maps to find a bunch of new local hangout spots using a variety of vocal prompts.

Tom’s Guide

Suspect faces more than 500 counts of human robbery for stealing remains from graves

Relatives of the deceased attended the hearing after learning that ancestral remains had been stolen and allegedly marketed online

The Independent UK

Did Apple remove Lebanon’s villages from its maps? It says they were never there

Claims that the US tech giant, Apple, intentionally erased settlement names in southern Lebanon recently went viral. The tech giant says they were never included.

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I just tried Google Maps' new bus tracking feature in the UK — it's a good start, but there's room to improve

Google Maps has rolled out an important public transit update in the UK, and as helpful as it is, it could be improved.

Tom’s Guide

Apple Responds After Accusations It Erased Southern Lebanon Villages From Maps

Social media users say Apple Maps is “erasing” villages in southern Lebanon, while Apple insists those locations were never shown.

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13 of the best free Photoshop scripts

Automate mundane time-consuming tasks with these free Photoshop scripts.

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I just tried the new Google Maps update and these 3 new features are game changers

Google Maps is making Gemini a big part of its features with a massive new update.

Tom’s Guide

3 Google Maps features that solve the biggest travel headaches

Google Maps can remind you when to leave, show parking availability, and save your spot so you never forget where you parked.

Tom’s Guide

Travelling to Europe? Here are the essential travel apps you need to download

From trains and translation to booking stays and splitting costs, these are the apps that can make travelling around Europe much easier.

Euronews

37 ‘Then Vs. Now’ Pics Of Houses On Google Maps That Made The Internet Seriously Mad

It’s great to see architecture and design with real character. The problem is, not everyone thinks this way. And developing a sense of taste takes time. So, property owners might make decisions to change their homes that they personally enjoy, but which objectively make the building look worse. There’s this…

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Google Maps just added a major EV charging update — and it fixes one of my biggest electric driving problems

Google Maps is bringing a major Ev charging upgrade to Android Auto — and it fixes one of my biggest issies with long-distance electric driving.

TechRadar

Android Auto just got a major EV route planning upgrade — and improvements to autoplay settings have also been spotted

Android Auto can now make intelligent charging suggestions based on the make and model of your EV.

Google Maps just upgraded Android Auto for millions of EV drivers

Google Maps brings EV trip planning to hundreds of new electric models

Android Central

Get in: Android Auto EVs see AI battery predictions in Google Maps for stress-free plans

Google Maps for Android Auto announced a major AI-powered battery-focused feature for EVs.

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InsideEVs

Google Maps Is Bringing EV Route Planning To Android Auto

The feature will take the guesswork out of planning an EV road trip for over 350 models across at least 15 brands.

International Business Times UK

Android Users Calling White House Saw 'Epstein Island'—Google Said Someone Edited the Map Listing

Google Pixel users calling the White House briefly saw the switchboard labelled 'Epstein Island' due to a manipulated Google Maps listing.

The Guardian - UK

I was paid to write fake Google reviews – then my ‘bosses’ tried to scam me

Undercover reporter gets a taste of the sprawling fraud industry in which cryptocurrencies play a crucial role

Android Central

Apple Maps may soon copy one of Google Maps' more annoying features

Apple is planning to roll out sponsored listings in Maps across the U.S. and Canada.

Tom’s Guide

Apple could announce plans to bring ads to Apple Maps before the end of the month — and I hate that

Apple could bring ads to Apple Maps as early as this summer.

TechRadar

'My phone is about to die and I don’t want to buy anything' — I tested Google Maps’ Ask Maps AI and it actually helped

With Gemini now integrated into Google Maps, navigation becomes conversational and context-aware

Tom’s Guide

My sense of direction is so bad that even Google Maps can't help — can this $5m local transit app do any better?

I've managed to get lost in my own house on multiple occasions. So Ride East Midlands really has its work cut out for it.

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