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Google Maps for Android gets new features to show weather and air quality
Google Maps is one of the most popular and useful apps on Android devices. Now, the company is making the app more fruitful by adding weather and air quality features to provide a better experience.
These new features have been available on the iOS version of Google Maps for a while, but they have recently started rolling out to Android users as well. The features are compatible with the latest version 11.113.x of Google Maps, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
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WHAT’S NEW
Users can now see the current temperature, weather conditions, and air quality index (AQI) of any location on the map, as well as get more detailed information by tapping on the weather box.
The weather box is a small rectangular widget that appears on the top-left corner of the map, under the search bar and the place filters. It shows the temperature and an icon that indicates the weather conditions.
Users can also tap on the AQI section to load the Air Quality map layer, which shows the AQI of different regions on the map with color-coded circles.
These features help users plan their trips, activities, and routes according to the weather and air quality. The weather box updates as users move around the map, and disappears when users select anything else on the map.
Meta will allow WhatsApp users to generate AI image of themselves using artificial intelligence. WABetaInfo discovered in WhatsApp Beta v2.24.14.13 that developers are working on the development of an optional feature to allow users to generate AI images.
WhatsApp is working to deploy the AI image generation feature with the next update. It will let users take a single set of photos, which Meta AI will then use to generate AI images. The given image will be adjustable, making the AI generate images accurately.
Developers intend to bring full control over this feature to users. Ensuring security and privacy, WhatsApp’s image creator will allow you to delete setup photos at any time through the Meta AI settings. Tapping the “Imaging me” button will begin the Meta AI magic on setup photo.
As the function is under development, more updates may arrive before deployment. Once the development phase concludes, testing will take place on the Beta channel. We expect the feature to be rolled out on the Stable channel before July ends.
WhatsApp Beta 2.24.14.7
With the previous Beta (v2.24.14.7) release, it was revealed that WhatsApp was working on a feature to choose the Meta AI Llama model. This upcoming section will allow users to select between different Llama models (Llama 3-70B or Llama 3-405B) for their AI interactions.
After One UI 6.1, Samsung is gearing up for the release of its next software iteration based on Android 14, One UI 6.1.1. Ahead of its official launch, details about the update have already begun to surface, thanks to insights shared by community moderators. Also, Samsung has initiated the process of updating its apps with One UI 6.1.1 support.
The Korean tech giant is already updating its apps to ensure they work smoothly with One UI 6.1.1. The first app in line for this support is Samsung Theme Park, a module of Good Lock.
By preparing its apps early, Samsung aims to prevent any compatibility issues when One UI 6.1.1 is rolled out in the coming days. The company is ensuring the apps work smoothly with One UI 6.1.1.
Let’s check the list of Samsung apps that received One UI 6.1.1 support.
- Theme Park
- One Hand Operation +
- MultiStar
It is expected that Samsung will extend this support to more apps soon. Stay tuned with us to know more details.
Good Lock
Samsung Wonderland 1.5.16 Update Arrived: Improved dark mode support, wallpaper operation bug fix, and more
Samsung has kicked off a new update for its popular Wonderland Good Lock module with version 1.5.16. The update brings several important fixes to improve user experience.
The update mends issues that caused wallpapers to unexpectedly reset on some devices during use. It also addresses problems where settings were missing during backup and restore with Smart Switch to ensure a smoother transition for users switching devices.
Moreover, the update fixes issues where the wallpaper display was incorrect or where particles failed to operate in certain conditions. It also adds support for dark mode in user interfaces where it was previously unavailable.
Not only this, Samsung has also focused on enhancing the usability of various UIs with the latest update. It makes interactions more intuitive and user-friendly.
With version 1.5.16, Samsung aims to provide a more stable and enjoyable experience to Wonderland app users. Eligible device users can install the update via the Galaxy Store or Good Lock app. Also, they can download the update directly from the third-party app link mentioned here.
