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Megan Ellis \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
TL;DR<\/p>\n
Google Maps is starting to test Live Updates for navigation on some devices.
\nWe spotted the feature several days ago, and more reports from other users have since surfaced.
\nTesting appears very limited for now.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve ever had a live navigation slip off your screen mid-journey, you\u2019ll see why the latest Google Maps<\/a> experiment could be useful. A handful of people are now seeing Live Updates appear for directions, keeping progress pinned on the screen while you travel.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n We first spotted the feature several days ago, following a tip from user @slaydelulu on X<\/a>. Since then, we\u2019ve seen a handful of additional reports confirming that it isn\u2019t restricted to Android Canary test builds. Various users have shared Screenshots from Pixel and Samsung phones running Android 16 QPR2 beta<\/a> that show Maps notifications marked as Live Updates, suggesting Google is starting to expand testing.<\/p>\n Live Updates are Android\u2019s way of keeping time-sensitive information in a persistent, glanceable notification. Instead of disappearing or being shuffled down the queue, they stay anchored so you can quickly check your route or remaining travel time. This could be particularly useful for drivers who might have flicked to another app.<\/p>\n This is far from a full rollout so far. The feature is still only showing for a small number of people, which points to Google running a very limited test for now. We\u2019ll keep our eyes open for more reports coming in, and feel free to comment below if Live Updates for Google Maps have reached your device.<\/p>\n