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Google · United StatesGoogle Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger’s seat. Fueled by Google’s Gemini AI technology, the world’s most popular navigation app will become a more conversational companion as part of a redesign announced Wednesday.See the Story
Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience
Coverage: 45 sources

GoogleGoogle is reportedly introducing a new “excessive partial wake locks” metric to flag Android apps that drain battery life through high background activity. Co-developed with Samsung, the policy could take effect on 1 March 2026 and may display battery drain warnings on Play Store listings.See the Story
How Google and Samsung Are Teaming up to Fix Android Battery Drain, Suggests Report
50% Center coverage: 6 sources

Samsung GalaxyThe Samsung Galaxy S26 series is expected to go official early next year as the successor to the Galaxy S25 series. In recent weeks, the company has teased major artificial intelligence (AI), performance, and camera upgrades that are in store for its upcoming flagships. According to a recent report, the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ will come with upgraded triple rear cameras, including a new 12-megapixel telephoto sensor. Both models are expected …See the Story