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Most changes to Google Maps after updates usually go unannounced. It isn’t until you open the app and use it that you realise that there’s something slightly different about it. The same thing has happened, but this time with the Suggested Destinations dropdown.
Users are used to the Suggested Destinations expanding automatically once the app is launched, whether or not they need it. A Reddit user, steelbreeze9 , posted that the Suggested Destinations dropdown did not expand when Google Maps launched on Android Auto through their Pixel 10 Pro XL. It was only when they clicked on it that the Search and Suggested Destinations list displayed in full screen.
Suggested destinations no longer auto expands by u/steelbreeze9 in AndroidAuto
With this new minor change, navigating through the Destinations is easier than using the smaller dropdown. Also for users who did not find the dropdown destinations helpful, this saves them the time of closing the Suggested Destinations each time Google Maps launches.
There are still users who prefer the dropdown feature, like those who frequently visit multiple locations. They now have to open the destinations list.
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Nothing announced its Open Beta OS 4 update on its community platform , highlighting Phone 3a and 3a Pro as the eligible devices, and has started rolling out the Open Beta update. The Beta update is based on Android 16 and promises a refined and refreshing UI visual for Phone 3a and 3a Pro users. The user feedback of the Open Beta will help Nothing determine what changes to make.
Lock Glimpse is coming to your Nothing Phone 3a
The beta update will roll out Lock Glimpse, a major feature that will allow Nothing users to refresh their lock screen with high-quality wallpapers across nine categories. With Lock Glimpse, you will see a new wallpaper on the lock screen each time you press your power button. This wallpaper-refreshing feature is not enabled by default. It has to be toggled on in the Settings by clicking on “Display on lock screen.”
There is also another feature to enhance the lock screen visuals. Enabling the “Left swipe to explore” displays more captivating lock screen content by swiping left on your lock screen.
According to Nothing, there are plans to allow users to use their personal photos for Lock Glimpse to personalise the experience. The company states that personal photos will remain private if users prefer them to the curated wallpapers on Lock Glimpse.
Another feature in the beta update is the plan for cinematic photography. The patch includes a camera update to enhance photos with deep shadows and extended highlights. The company worked with photographer Jordan Hemingway to design this photo preset that produces high-quality pictures.
Nothing also levelled up its AI experience by designing a new dashboard that displays all active models like Gemini Flash, Whisper, and GPT-4o. The company revealed its “Extra Dark” mode that turns dark elements completely black, perfect for night mode lovers.
Author:Obiajulum Ndubuisi
Obiajulum is a tech enthusiast passionate about writing. When she isn’t writing about gadgets, she will probably be playing badminton, watching a movie, or surfing the internet.
