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Google added a new power-saving mode to Google Maps during the November launch. This feature allows the app to run directly on the Pixel 10 ’s Always-On Display while reducing power usage.
According to Android Authority posts , some users of Pixel 10 are now gaining access to Google Maps’ power-saving mode, as the company rolls it out more widely. The feature uses the phone’s AOD Min Mode to run Maps directly on the Always-On Display while consuming less power.
The Maps displays only important navigation directions and shows the instructions in black-and-white, with the screen brightness and refresh rate also reduced to help with battery life.
To find out if the new power saving mode is on your Pixel 10, go to Google Maps settings > Navigation and enable the toggle for Power saving mode under Driving options. Or if the feature is available for your account, a card will appear the next time you use navigation directions in Google Maps on your Pixel 10 while driving. This development to Google Maps is coming at the same time with dual functionality that makes voice navigation very easy.
Google Maps’ power-saving mode on the Pixel 10 gives an idea of how much battery it can save in a real-life situation. This is especially useful for those who regularly use their Pixel 10 for navigation sessions. Other navigation options, like walking or biking, are currently not supported. It only works with driving mode.
Google Maps’ power-saving mode is only available to the Pixel 10 family for the time being, though the company may bring it to the Pixel 9 series. Within the next few months, it’s expected to reach other high-end Android devices.
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Samsung has been working on the One UI 8.5 software update for its Galaxy smartphones and tablets. We’ve seen leaks of what to expect from the new update. A new leak goes into specifics on what the One UI 8.5 will bring.
A popular tipster, @taruvats33 on X, shared the full changelog of the One UI 8.5 update ahead of the beta release for the Galaxy S25 series. One of the UI changes is inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26. The features also include a customizable Quick Settings panel.
Exclusive! 🔥 The One UI 8.5 beta changelog is here! We have seen many of the changes through leaked firmware already, and they’re al there in the changelog All details are in the images attached. Repost, Galaxy Fam! pic.twitter.com/xTAZ4gI67P — Tarun Vats (@tarunvats33) December 3, 2025
Photo Assist and conversation history.
With Photo Assist , you can generate AI images using different Photo Assist features without saving each iteration. When you’re through, you can review all your creations in your history and pick your favourites. Going over past conversations with Bixby is now easier. You just need the slide panel in the Bixby app.
Connectivity
You can easily access your files from your other Samsung phones, tablets, and PCs on your phone with the My Files app. The reverse is also possible, with you accessing your phone’s files on even your TV. There is also a shortcut option on your Home screen to instantly mirror your phone’s screen to a TV or other display device.
Battery and accessibility
The redesigned Battery settings let you see your battery usage clearly, with details like remaining time and charging status. The Power Saving feature has been improved with options to make your battery last longer without charging. You can choose Standard for moderate savings and customizable limits, or Maximum to turn off all non-essential features.
You can easily customise the quick panel to add, remove, reorder, and reorganise controls. You can select what part of your screen you want to capture in your screen recordings.
Quick Share
.You can prevent unwanted sharing requests by setting your Quick Share to only receive files from other devices signed in to your Samsung or Google account. Quick Share also recognises the people in the pictures you share, suggesting sharing directly with those friends.
The first One UI 8.5 beta is expected to go live this month, first launching in select regions including the US, UK, Korea, and Germany. Another beta is expected to arrive before the Galaxy S26 launch and expand availability to India and Poland.
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