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Upgrade your drive with Google as your copilot

Do you drive with your phone clipped to your air vent? Or does your car have the latest built-in infotainment system? No matter what kind of car you own, Google is ready to make your drive better.  We’re bringing updates to Google Assistant driving mode, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in (welcome Honda!) to…

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Do you drive with your phone clipped to your air vent? Or does your car have the latest built-in infotainment system? No matter what kind of car you own, Google is ready to make your drive better.  We’re bringing updates to Google Assistant driving mode, Android Auto and cars with Google built-in (welcome Honda!) to help every driver find their way around, stay entertained, and keep in touch.

Google Assistant driving mode on Android phones gets a new dashboard

Millions of people in more than 12 countries use Google Assistant driving mode every day, by offering  voice-activated help via your Android phone in older cars. We originally launched it for active navigation in Google Maps, helping drivers manage tasks, like answering a call or responding to text messages with minimal distraction. 

Thanks to early feedback, we heard how important it is to have your go-to apps handy for your drive, even when you don’t need turn-by-turn navigation. So coming soon, you’ll be able to say “Hey Google, let’s drive” (or connect your phone to your car’s Bluetooth) to open the new driving mode dashboard, reducing the need to fiddle with your phone while also making sure you stay focused on the road. With glanceable, tappable cards, the basics you’ll need for the road are available with a single tap — no scrolling required: Start your navigation, see who called or texted recently and quickly resume media from Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio, JioSaavn, Pandora, Podcast Addict, SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube Music and more providers. Plus, there’s a new messaging update: Just say “​​Hey Google, turn on auto read” to hear new messages read aloud as they come in and to respond by voice.

Driving mode will be the primary experience for Android phones going forward and will fully roll out in the next few weeks for Android phones in English (U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, India, Singapore and U.K.), German, Spanish (Spain, Mexico), French and Italian.

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10 indie game studios making moves in Latin America

Google Play has selected 10 Latin American studios for the 2024 Indie Games Fund. Source

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3 takeaways from this year’s e-Conomy SEA 2024 report

Southeast Asia’s economy has rapidly expanded over recent years — and there’s no sign of slowing down. In fact, the GDP growth of Southeast Asia is projected to outpace that of developed economies in the coming years.In particular, it’s the online sphere that’s driving much of this change. Millions across the region are joining the…

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Southeast Asia’s economy has rapidly expanded over recent years — and there’s no sign of slowing down. In fact, the GDP growth of Southeast Asia is projected to outpace that of developed economies in the coming years.In particular, it’s the online sphere that’s driving much of this change. Millions across the region are joining the digital economy as creators, entrepreneurs and consumers. This surge in internet users isn’t just driving economic growth, but transforming the way people live, work and interact.Profitability on the riseThis year’s e-Conomy SEA 2024 report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company shows that in 2024, the region’s digital economy — measured in gross merchandise value (GMV) — is projected to grow 15% from last year, reaching U.S. $263 billion. Revenues (excluding digital financial services) have grown 14% and are projected to reach U.S. $89 billion in 2024. And for the first time, the report examines the health of the digital economy through the lens of profitability. Over the past two years, profitability has soared 2.5 times to U.S. $11 billion.

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New ways to enhance agency efficiency

Introducing enhanced agency tools and new curation capabilities for managing workflows, forecasting and direct deals with publishers. Source

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