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The Custom Assistant Shortcut in Android Auto lets you set up complex actions and routines that can be activated with a single button press.

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Google Maps is adding new AI features, including a builder agent and an MCP server — a tool that connects AI assistants to Google Maps’ technical documentation — to help developers and users create ...

For years, Google Maps has been the default platform. Still, its pricing structure has prompted many tech teams, from Seattle’s thriving startups to emerging hubs across the Pacific Northwest, to seek ...

With technology advancing by the day, being able to listen to and control your music apps while having the map navigation going is a beneficial feature. Unfortunately, Android users recently noticed a ...

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