File photo 
Technology

Google Maps gets full-fledged dark mode on Android

Google Maps is now getting a full-fledged dark mode on Android, the feature has been in testing since September 2020.

migrator

San Francisco

"These days, we are all experiencing a bit of screen fatigue. With the dark themes in Google Maps soon expanding to all Android users globally, you can give your eyes a much-needed break and save on battery life," the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Once your Google Maps has been updated, you can turn it on for your entire phone by heading to Settings > Theme and pick Always In Dark Theme.

The company also introduced some updates to Android Auto. In addition to custom wallpapers, Android Auto is now going to feature games as well.

For longer drives, you and your passengers can stay entertained with voice-activated games like trivia and "Jeopardy!". Just say, "Hey Google, play a game" to get started.

Android Auto is also getting a split-screen feature that will put Maps side by side with media controls,

Google is also rolling out Password Checkup to Android to help alert you about potential leaks or data breaches that may have exposed your existing passwords to hackers.

Password Checkup will be rolling out to devices with Android 9 and above, and will automatically check passwords already saved in Android along with any new ones.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia due to ‘recent events of March 18’, says embassy

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery and explosions boom over Tehran from Israeli attack

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Youth rescued from a 150-deep gorge in the Nilgiris

'Lock up' party office: DMK's swipe at Palaniswami for holding seat-sharing talks in Delhi