I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter

Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of ...
GitHub

The Geolocation API provides simple methods for getting and tracking the current position of the device using GPS, along with altitude, heading, and speed information if available.

The first two permissions ask for location data, both fine and coarse, and the last line is optional but necessary if your app requires GPS to function. You may leave ...
TalkAndroid

Android Auto’s most annoying Google Maps flaw is finally fixed—drivers celebrate streamlined navigation

For years, whenever an alert for an accident or radar appeared on Android Auto, users felt Google Maps was undermining its ...

This Android app taught me celestial navigation; it changed how I see the night sky

The horizon looks limitless now ...
Android Police

I found a hidden Google Maps feature that made my Pixel's always-on display useful

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...