Pixelated 077: Putting Google Maps back in the driver’s seat

Welcome to episode 77 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will discuss the latest AI improvements making their way to Google Maps in the coming months, including improved conversational guidance along routes and landmark navigation. From there, we cover Google’s ongoing feud with Disney following the expiration of their shared YouTube TV contract, before finishing up with a dive into some extremely impressive Pixel 10 sales numbers.

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00:00 – Intro and Google Maps improvements

18:49 – New Google icons

22:22 – Google’s feud with Disney

37:49 – Pixel 10 sales numbers

54:35 – Wrap-up

Hosts

Abner Li

Damien Wilde

Will Sattelberg

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