If you’re an Android user who relies on Google Maps for navigation and tunes, you might have experienced a small but frustrating hiccup earlier this week. Suddenly, the handy media playback controls ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

Android Auto 15.2 is rolling out more broadly this week, but with the side effect of breaking the longstanding “Quick Controls” feature for some users. “Quick Controls” in Android Auto refers to the ...

The Android 15-based One UI 7 update has brought a long-awaited feature for Samsung Galaxy phone fans: media playback controls while in AOD mode. The feature was already available on some other brands ...

Google Maps has quietly eliminated one of its most beloved features, leaving millions of Android users scrambling for alternatives. The navigation giant removed in-app media playbook controls without ...

Google Maps has fixed a bug, restoring media playback controls for Android users. The controls, which briefly disappeared, are now returning via a server-side update. While a minor tweak requires ...

It has taken a while for the Android 15-based One UI 7 update to arrive. In fact, there are still several Galaxy devices waiting to receive it. Samsung took unexpected extra development time in a ...