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No, Android Auto isn’t going away

June 9, 2022
You might have read recently that Google is turning Assistant Driving Mode into its primary driving experience on smartphones, with a version of Android Auto going by the wayside. Let’s take a minute to clear things up – Android Auto is not going away. Android Auto is not going away anytime soon Since we first reported on Google’s decision to axe Android Auto for Phone Screens, we’ve heard…
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Here’s everything new in Android 13 Beta 3 [Gallery]

June 9, 2022
The latest Android 13 preview is now available and we’re diving into today’s Beta 3 release to find what new features have been added. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 Beta 3’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Beta 2 screenshots…
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Samsung’s skin for Android 13, One UI 5.0, reportedly brings better animations

June 9, 2022
While Android 13 just now hit platform stability, a few months out from its formal launch, Samsung is working on its own take on the update behind the scenes. One UI 5.0 will be Samsung’s take on Android 13 and, according to a new report, it will bring improvement to animations, among other changes. One UI 5.0 will come with Android 13 According to SamMobile, Samsung is set to release One UI 5.0…
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Google Maps for Android and iOS now lets you see air quality (AQI)

June 9, 2022
Like on Nest Hubs and soon the Pixel’s At a Glance widget, Google Maps now surfaces air quality index (AQI) data on Android and iOS. First previewed last year, this feature adds a new map layer that can be accessed by tapping the circular button just underneath the search bar and carousel of suggestions. The green Air Quality icon appears in the bottom-right corner alongside Public transit…
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