Google Maps adds real-time navigation updates to Android 16 home screens

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Google Maps is rolling out Android 16's "Real-Time Updates" feature, allowing navigation progress to be displayed directly on the home screen. This new functionality appears as a chip notification, offering a visual progress bar that adapts to different navigation types like walking or driving. The feature is being distributed gradually via server-side updates and is available on Pixel devices running various Android 16 versions with Google Maps version 25.37.00 or later.


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