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Now Google Maps is starting to use Android 16’s live update notifications

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Google Maps is the first app we’re seeing adopt Android 16’s new Live Updates feature.

Users on Android 16 beta 2.1 can now see the time until their next turn and estimated time to arrival on the status bar.

The feature is similar to Live Activities on iOS, which shows real-time notifications on the lock screen and the Dynamic Island .

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