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Android Auto gains Google's live speedometer in Maps, rolling out in beta
technology1 month ago

Android Auto gains Google's live speedometer in Maps, rolling out in beta

Google Maps on Android Auto is adding a live speedometer—a long-awaited feature already available on phones and CarPlay. The rollout is server-side and limited to a small number of beta users (Maps version 26.29.02.946673643), with the speed readout shown beside the speed limit and changes color when you exceed it. While not universally available yet, this marks Android Auto’s move toward feature parity with rival in-car navigation as Google expands Maps upgrades.

Android Claims Web-Browsing Speed Crown with New Benchmarks
technology5 months ago

Android Claims Web-Browsing Speed Crown with New Benchmarks

Google says Android now leads mobile web performance, citing higher Speedometer scores and up to 47% faster LoadLine results versus non-Android platforms, with real-world gains of about 4–9% in page loads and interactions. The improvement is attributed to deep hardware-OS-Chrome integration and collaboration with SoC makers and OEMs to optimize Chrome and kernel scheduling.

Google Maps Adds Speedometer and Speed Limits to iPhone and CarPlay
technology2 years ago

Google Maps Adds Speedometer and Speed Limits to iPhone and CarPlay

Google has globally rolled out a live speedometer and speed limit display feature for Google Maps on iPhone and Apple CarPlay, previously available on Android since 2019. The feature, now available in Google Maps for iOS version 6.123.0, helps users avoid speeding by displaying speed limits as a circular floating icon during navigation. The update is being gradually rolled out and may take a few days to reach all iPhone users.