6 new Android features: Schedule text messages, Dark Mode on Google Maps and more - CNET

Google is rolling out several new features to Messages, Google Maps and Password Checkup and more.

Google just announced it's rolling out updates to six different Android apps, from the TalkBack screen reader to Android Auto.

Google Maps is also receiving an update of its own that adds a true dark mode throughout the entire app, not just when you're using navigation. .

If you use Google's Password Manager to autofill your usernames and passwords in Chrome or Android apps, then this update is for you.

The new Password Checkup tool is rolling out to Android devices running Android 9 or higher!

For fans of dark mode in Android apps, you'll want to keep checking the Play Store for an update to Google Maps. .

Prior to the latest update, Google Maps only offered a dark mode when you were actively using navigation mode.

Once Google Maps updates on your Android phone or tablet, you can turn dark mode on all the time by going to Settings > Theme and then select Always in Dark Theme.

If you're not already using Google Messages as your default text messaging app, this might finally get you to make the switch.

Google is rolling out an update that adds the option to schedule when a message is sent.

Google is also adding new features to Android Auto and Google Assistant

Finally, Google is adding shortcuts to the Android Auto launch screen that will make it easy to check the weather or quick access to contacts for messaging and calls.