Mobile

Android Automotive is the next iteration of in-car entertainment that takes the common Android Auto and builds it out specifically for vehicles. If you’re trying hard to work out the differences, think of this as Android Auto leveled up and not simply shoehorned into a standard in-car head unit. There are some real changes here that take advantage of the unique hardware of the — admittedly…

Google Tasks is a straightforward organization tool that’s tightly integrated with Gmail, Calendar, and other Workspace apps. A small redesign of Google Tasks for Android and iOS introduces tabs that let you quickly jump between lists. Update 8/23: The Google Tasks redesign is beginning to roll out as a server-side update today. Tabs are not centered, but rather left-aligned for an odd look if…

Google Maps users on Android and iOS today are seeing a new prompt that explicitly permits the app to crowdsource their “navigation data.” Notably, live turn-by-turn navigation will not work unless you agree. This dialog box provides a high-level overview of how “How navigation data makes Maps better” and appears after you tap “Start” on the directions page. As you navigate, Google…

OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 is now rolling out for last year’s OnePlus Nord series devices with a couple of new features and the recent August 2021 security patch. Following in the footsteps of the OnePlus 8 and 8T series in recent weeks, the OxygenOS 11.1.5.5 adds the Bitmoji customization options for the Always-on display plus a number of tweaks related to that new feature. You can also now take a…