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Did Google just kill Assistant ‘Driving Mode’ in Maps for Android? (Update: Yup!)
Credit: Andy Walker / Android Authority Android users can no longer access Google Assistant Driving Mode. The feature has gone missing in the Google app and on Maps. It’s unclear if this is a mistake or intentional removal. Update, April 25, 2025 (02:28 PM ET): Google...
Google’s latest Android stats reveal the consequence of 15’s glacial deployment
Google has published its latest breakdown of how many devices are running which versions of Android. Android 16 has yet to even appear on the radar, and Android 15 has only hit a 4.5% share. Android 14, meanwhile, has seen huge growth to hit over 27% of of devices...
BOOX’s latest Go Series tablets could give reMarkable a run for the money
Credit: BOOX BOOX has launched two 7-inch Android-based E Ink tablets with stylus support. The new BOOX Go 7 is priced at $249.99 and features a black-and-white E Ink Carta 1300 display. The BOOX Color Go 7 Gen II sports an E Ink Kaleido 3 display and will soon go on...
Your old Nest thermostat might score you a huge discount on an upgrade
Google is ending support for Nest Learning Thermostats (gen 1 and gen 2). Owners are being offered a deal to upgrade their device. The company plans to contact impacted users via email. It’s not uncommon for tech companies to cut off support for old products. Google...
RIP Nest app: Scheduling for old Nest thermostats is coming soon to Google Home
Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Google has confirmed that scheduling functions for older Nest thermostats are finally coming to the Google Home app this year. This will apply to the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (Gen 3) and Nest Thermostat E. For many,...
Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb: What you need to know
Google is terminating all smart features of older Nest thermostats. This change happens in October and will affect the Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2 (European version) models. Other models are unaffected. As a consolation, Google will send affected users hefty discount...
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