I tested 4 Android Auto navigation apps; one underrated option handles heavy traffic better than Google Maps

An author tested four Android Auto navigation apps and found that one underrated option handles heavy traffic better than Google Maps. The writer of the piece advocates for limiting the number of apps available on Android Auto to promote safe driving.

The reports did not provide further information about the underrated navigation app or its performance.

In separate news, Google Keep has updated its "Note collection" widget with a new design, replacing the previous Material You-era sidebar with a circular floating action button. This change is available in version 5.26.365.x of Google Keep. Additionally, Google's Noto 3D emoji redesign, introduced in May, is starting to roll out to more devices, including those from various manufacturers, although availability is still limited.

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