Google has quietly retired Maps Driving Mode, a once-handy feature for navigation and media controls. Here's what led to its ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Google has officially shut down Driving Mode in Maps, ending its voice-assisted interface for drivers without built-in ...

In a strategic maneuver to stay in the race with OpenAI and other AI innovators, Google has decided to integrate Gemini more deeply into its ecosystem, promising users an enhanced, more intuitive, and ...

Digital assistants are already available in cars either pre-loaded by the manufacturer or with Android Auto and CarPlay. Toyota now wants to push assistant capabilities a step further with the ...

In addition to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Google announced “Assistant with Bard” today. This is a preview of what’s to come, with the two phones picking up other voice improvements in the short term.