Google Working on Bare-Bones Maps That Removes Almost All Interface Elements and Labels

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By msmashOct 31, 2025, 12:41 pm133 pts
Google Maps is testing a power saving mode in its latest Android beta release that strips the navigation interface to its bare essentials. The feature transforms the screen into a monochrome display and removes nearly all UI elements during navigation, according to AndroidAuthority. Users discovered code…

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