Google Maps' Black-And-White Lock Screen Mode Could Be Terrific For Walking

A recent report hints at an all-new black-and-white mode for Google Maps that works on the lock screen. Here's how this could ...
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Google Messages has hidden full-screen animations — here's how to trigger them

For example, sending phrases like Happy Birthday, Congratulations, or Happy Anniversary can trigger confetti, balloons, or even fireworks that fill your screen. Google Messages essentially detects the ...

Android 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone’s always-on display

Android 17 may introduce a new feature called Min Mode that'll let Google Maps show turn-by-turn navigation on your phone's AOD. Here's how.
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Google Messages fullscreen Screen Effects rolling back out

With the “Show expressive animations” on/off setting now widely rolled out, Google Messages is rolling fullscreen Screen Effects back out. Screen Effects briefly take — a few seconds — over the Google ...