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Air pollution is a serious issue in India as well as worldwide and has affected millions of people across the globe as the air quality affects out health directly. So, this makes it important to be aware of the air quality around you as well as the place you are planning to visit. Thankfully, Google … Read more
The Dynamic Island was the headline act of the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max models. Apple dropped the notch and replaced it with a different design that gave users more real estate on the display and a different look to the iPhone. After all, the notch was getting a bit ‘dated’. But it … Read more
Porsche is considering fully integrating Google software into its car cockpit, a source close to the company said on Thursday, marking a shift in strategy for the newly listed carmaker. The deal, which is only being considered for the Porsche brand and not the Volkswagen Group more widely, would enable Porsche customers access to Google … Read more
Those who have a Wear OS 3-powered smartwatch with LTE connectivity can now use Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation even when the smartwatch is not paired to a smartphone, Google has announced. Also Read: Google Voice to show label for suspected spam calls “If you have an LTE-enabled watch, or your watch is connected to … Read more
Google’s native Android Automotive operating system is getting updated with a new feature. The tech giant has confirmed the roll-out of a new high-definition (HD) version of Google Maps for vehicles that supports Android Auto. This new HD version of Google Maps will offer granular details that weren’t available earlier, including — lane markings, road … Read more
Owners of Wear OS-powered smartwatches will be delighted to know that Google has finally added support for standalone turn-by-turn navigation when using its Maps app. The feature was promised several months ago and is now finally available for Wear OS-powered smartwatches from any brand, provided they meet some minimum requirements. While turn-by-turn navigation was previously … Read more
MapmyIndia has introduced a new road safety feature called Junction View within navigation in the free Mappls app. The company claims that the newly launched Junction View feature will be extremely helpful during navigation.What is Junction View feature Sudden decision-making while approaching a flyover can be a nightmare while driving in a new city. Multiple … Read more
Fitbit Sense 2 and Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatches are reportedly getting support for Google Maps, nearly a month after it was announced by Google. Support for the company’s widely used navigation service is now rolling out for Android users, while Fitbit Sense 2 and Versa 4 owners who have paired the smartwatches to an iPhone … Read more
The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has announced that it is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Meta, Microsoft, and Netherlands-based creator of location technology TomTom to develop open map data “as a shared asset that can strengthen mapping services worldwide.” Interestingly, the group doesn’t include Google, the company that has pioneered mapping technology and … Read more