TL;DR An upcoming Google Maps update will reportedly provide real-time tracking on public transport This would offer live updates on your location, both in-app and on your phone’s lock screen The feature may also alert users when they have reached their destination Google Maps is the go-to app for when you’re on the road. Whether you’re travelling, heading to a job interview, or just meeting friends, it makes getting around easy, and it’s frequently updated with new features.

TL;DR Since January 2017, you could book an Uber ride right in the Google Maps app. The feature has now been removed with no explanation from either Google or Uber. Going forward, to book an Uber ride, you will have to use the Uber app. Previously, you could look up a route for a ride-sharing trip and compare pricing from various services, including Uber. If you decided that taking an Uber was what you wanted, you could book the ride right in Google Maps (assuming you set up the integration with your Uber account previously).

If you’ve ever used Google Voice in the past, you’d know that the handy voicemail transcription feature can prove to be not-so-handy at times. In fact, much of the time voicemail transcriptions turn out to be hilariously incorrect. Google knows this, which is why it started asking users about a year ago to send in voicemails to the company for research and system improvement purposes. Thanks to those users who chose to help out, Google has just announced some major improvements are coming to the service that will help to deliver much more accurate transcriptions.

TL;DR Huawei has revealed the AI Cube smart speaker. The Google Home and Amazon Echo rival has built-in Amazon Alexa and can be used as a 4G LTE router. The AI Cube was unveiled at IFA 2018 — pricing and exact availability have yet to be confirmed. Huawei is jumping headfirst into the smart speaker market with the Huawei AI Cube, announced today at IFA 2018. Unlike the Google Home, Amazon Echo, and other leading smart speakers, the AI Cube — which, let’s face it, is quite clearly a cylinder and not a cube — is being marketed as a “two-in-one speaker” which, in addition to packing in Amazon’s Alexa AI for voice commands, can also double up as a 4G LTE router.

TL;DR The base Samsung Galaxy S22 will have a glass back, according to a leaker. This claim comes after the vanilla S21 was the only S21 model to have a plastic back. One of the more controversial tweaks for Samsung in recent years was the introduction of a “glasstic” back on some flagship phones, being plastic that’s meant to feel like glass. On the one hand, the material should survive a drop better than glass.

Think about the last time that you used a phone by LG. While the Korean phone manufacturer has certainly been able to stay afloat within at least the mid-range smartphone market with typically forgettable offerings, memories of great Android devices currently end up with the likes of the Motorola RAZR, the HTC One X, or the current top dog, the Samsung Galaxy S3. At least for me, thinking “LG” often leads me to remember the Chocolate, a very popular phone from a bygone era well before the onset of Android, iOS, and even touchscreens.

What is Monument Valley? Monument Valley is an atmospheric puzzle platformer that was just released for Android. The premise is fairly simple. You play as a princess named Ida who must wander around a strange and captivating world filled with puzzles and little crow people. It sounds easy but thanks to some creative level design, it’s actually quite the challenge. Let’s first talk about the level design. Each level is a captivating mix of retro graphics and optical illusions.

There are many different ways to get your day off to a good start including trying out a new coffee shop, having something different for breakfast or even installing a new live wallpaper on your Android phone! OK, maybe coffee is better but if you like live wallpapers, as I do, then you are always be on the lookout for something cool. Recently a new live wallpaper, inspired by the mountains from Google Now, was released and it looks like its going to be a hit.

TL;DR Sharp has sent invites to Taiwanese press for an Aquos S3 launch event Google Play Help terminal found that lists an “Aquos S3 mini” 5.48-inch “mini” variant listed on TENAA with a 20 megapixel selfie camera and 17:9 aspect ratio display You might remember that a new Sharp phone popped up in a TENAA listing at the tail end of December which looked a lot like the Aquos S2.

Apparently, the cell phone industry is now trying their best to tap into the emerging market of… 5-year-olds? On Friday, Sprint introduced the WeGo, which is a cellphone that is designed for kids from the age of 5 to 12. The design of the phone is straightforward. There is one button on the front for making calls, two buttons on the side for scrolling up or down through approved contacts, and a “ring on a string” which the child can pull if they feel like they are in trouble.