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Android Auto may soon let you choose a new paint job — for your Maps avatar

Google Maps lets users choose custom vehicle avatars, including type and color. So far, you’ve had to make these selections in Maps on your phone. Android Auto is working on its own built-in screen ...
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YouTube Shorts Now Lets Users Create AI Avatars of Themselves

YouTube is rolling out the AI avatar feature in Shorts globally, except in Europe. The feature lets users create an AI avatar that looks and sounds like them by capturing a “live selfie,” which ...
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Gemini could soon offer Apple-like 3D avatars, because that's a great use for AI

Gemini could soon let you create your 3D avatars using Gemini. We’ve learned that Google is working on a feature called “Characters,” similar to the Likeness feature on the Galaxy XR or personas ...
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Google Maps May Let Drivers Change Their Avatar Icon Directly in Android Auto

Google Maps may soon allow drivers to change their Driving Avatar Icon directly within Android Auto. A code found in version 16.2 suggests upcoming customization support. If true, this could reduce ...