Chrome for Android now lets you share your approximate location instead of your exact coordinates
… Developers can request accuracy levels via the API; Google urges them to request precision only when necessary. …
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… However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary GNOME 50 removes Google Drive integration from Nautilus. …
Android Auto is finally getting home screen widgets, a feature CarPlay has had for years
… Sign in to your XDA account Summary Android Auto is finally getting home screen widgets 11 years after the in-car infotainment platform's launch. Google calls the at-a-glance extensions Car Widgets. The feature is currently in preview; an official reveal is likely coming at Google I/O in May. …
Some Pixel owners report major boot issues after Google’s March Update
… Given that Google is aware of the bootloop issue, a solution will likely arrive in the near future. XDA has reached out to Google for a potential timeline regarding a fix, and will update this story as more information becomes available. …
Google reveals its plan to transform Android Auto into a better-looking, more cohesive platform
… It's likely Android Auto will experience similar issues, with core Google apps getting a facelift, and third-party developers slowly updating their apps in the coming weeks and months. …
Pixel battery drain still hasn't been fixed, but this might be why it's happening
… XDA has reached out to Google about the March Pixel update's battery drain issues. This story will be updated with more information if we hear back from the tech giant. Related 6 features I immediately disable on my Google Pixel Even Google's clean take on Android needs a bit of tweaking.
The original Chromecast might finally be dead (for real this time)
… It also backs up a 2023 statement from Google saying that original Chromecast users "may notice a degradation in performance." XDA has reached out to Google for comment and will update this story with more information if we hear back. …
Google Chrome is flagging YouTube downloader tool yt-dlp as "suspicious"
… XDA has reached out to Google for comment. Have you run into this issue with yt-dlp and Chrome? Let us know in the comments below. Related Google finally fixes the most annoying part of watching YouTube while multitasking Removing a few clicks from the process.
Chrome is quietly downloading a 4GB AI file without telling you, says researcher
… Like every tech giant, Google is going all in on AI. …
This hidden Android Auto display feature makes a bigger difference than I expected
… Sign in to your XDA account I've always preferred CarPlay over Android Auto, but Google's in-car platform beats Apple's offering in a lot of ways, including customization options and third-party apps and app stores. …