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AppWizard

September 8, 2026

Waze Users Lose Key Navigation Information on Android Auto, Update at Fault

A recent update to Android Auto, version 17.5, has caused a glitch in the Waze navigation app, preventing users from seeing essential trip information such as estimated time of arrival (ETA), distance to destination, and remaining travel time when Waze is displayed in full-screen mode. The information is visible when Waze is shown in the Coolwalk screen alongside other applications. Some users have noted that the journey information briefly reappears during Waze alerts but disappears after the alert is dismissed. There is currently no identified workaround, but users are considering reverting to a previous version of Android Auto or Waze to resolve the issue. Google has not officially acknowledged the glitch, but a Community Specialist has requested additional information from users to assist in diagnosing the problem. Meanwhile, Google Maps remains a reliable alternative for navigation.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

Google Phone app has more Material 3 Expressive changes in the works (APK teardown)

- The Keypad will have its own dedicated tab, replacing the Contacts tab. - The Recents tab will be rebranded as Home. - A new sidebar will replace the current three-dot menu for better accessibility. - The floating action button for the Keypad will be eliminated, integrating it into the tab structure. - A new View contacts chip will appear at the top of the interface. - The Home tab will remain visible at the bottom of the screen when navigating to the Keypad tab. - The Call button's position will be slightly adjusted in the new layout. - The sidebar will maintain the same options currently found in the three-dot menu but will streamline navigation.