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Android 16 is going to have a feature called Live Updates which will allow notifications to appear on the Lock Screen, status bar, always-on display, and the notifications panel. These aren't your run-of-the-mill notifications.
These are notifications that update users on the progress of a certain task. Last weekreleased Android 16 Beta 2.1, an incremental update that normally wouldn't be expected to bring anything new to the table. However, Android 16 Beta 2.1 does include the Live Updates feature, and apparently Google Maps will be the first app to support Live Updates. The Google Maps Live Updates status bar chip is green which immediately brands the chip as belonging to Google Maps. Besides having the Google Maps green background, the chips contain the Google Maps icon so there will be no confusion about which app this Live Update data is coming from. Google Maps Live Updates chips in Android 16 shows navigation data in real-time in the status bar. | Image credit-Mishaal Rahman, Android Authority The information that you'll be able to see with this chip includes the time until the next turn, the ETA, and possibly other turn-by-turn data. Since these chips are in the status bar, they aren't big enough to contain that much information. Tapping on one of the chips will turn it into a panel allowing you to view the same information without having to swipe down from the top of the screen. The information on the panel shows the distance you need to travel until you arrive at your destination, how far away your destination is, the estimated time of arrival until the next turn, and the time until the next turn. The feature is available on myrunning Android 16 Beta 2.1. Besides working with Google Maps, Live Updates will show you the progress of food deliveries coming from certain delivery platforms, how far away from you the ride-share you ordered from Uber or Lyft is, the progress of a countdown timer, and updated scores from certain sporting events. Keep in mind that everything we see is limited right now since we are in Android 16 Beta 2.1 and the final, stable version of Android 16 isn't expected until June. If Live Updates seems familiar to you iOS users, it's because it is similar to the Live Activities feature that shows many of the same progress-based updates in real-time on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screens of iPhone users.Follow us on social media to catch the latest trending stories, watch exclusive videos, and join the conversation with our vibrant community! Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.Multiple accounts - one person can have only one accountModeration is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a post should be moderated - please, report it.Don't be surprised if you receive $25,000 from T-Mobile in AprilThe more I hear about the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the more I want to get the Galaxy S24 UltraAT&T's"Next Up" feels more like"Next Scam" after this customer's experience
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