On the status bar, Android’s Live Update will show small icons or progress indicators. Pulling down the notification shade will show the entire Live Update notification. With the latest Android 16 QPR 2 Beta release, Google Maps notifications are showing up as Live Updates in the notification bar (aka status bar), and cards on the top of the navigation drawer and on the lock screen. The status bar notifications look like a small pill on the left side with a tiny arrow showing you which way to go.
The lock screen notification and the notifications at the top of the navigation drawer show the direction you should be traveling, along with the ETA. The Google Maps icon appears on the left side of the notification. The notifications will come in handy for those who might have accidentally switched apps while navigating. Also,they offer a quick return to the Maps app with a tap of the notification. There is also a small link that will end the navigation session if you wish.
Screenshots for the Google Maps Live Updates notifications. | Image credit-Android Authority
Since it did show up in the Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) beta, it is possible that we will see this feature officially released during the December Pixel Feature Drop. Sometime this month, Google will release the stable Android 16 QPR1 update, aka the September Pixel Feature Drop. At that time, those running the Android 16 QPR1 Beta will be able to exit the Beta program without wiping their phones. However, if you already updated to any of the Android 16 QPR2 Beta releases, to avoid being forced to factory reset your phone, you’ll need to stick with the Beta until the December Pixel Feature Drop is launched.
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