Google’s Pixel Phones Get August 2025 Update With Fixes for Navigation Bug, Security Flaws

Google began rolling out its monthly software update for eligible Pixel smartphones on Tuesday. The latest Android 16 build for Google Pixel phones, it carries fixes for several system issues which were discovered in previous iterations. The company also says that the update patches a bug that caused issues with the three-button and gesture navigation. … Read more

Rivian’s Major Switch to Google Maps Navigation is Here

Owners of Rivian vehicles are being treated to what could be a pretty major upgrade this week. In an announcement with Google, Rivian is introducing a new navigation experience that is powered by Google Maps. Rivian Navigation with Google Maps: Specifically, Rivian is switching to the Google Maps Auto SDK, which lets an automaker design … Read more

Android 16’s Live Updates to Show Active Navigation, Ongoing Phone Calls, and More on Lock Screen

Google released the first stable build of Android 16 last month with several new features in tow. Among them is Live Updates, which delivers notifications for activities in real-time on the Android phone’s lock screen. The tech giant has now provided more information about this feature. Live Updates in Android 16 can be incorporated into apps … Read more