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Google Maps Power Saving Mode Debuts in Pixel Feature Drop, Limited to Pixel 10

Google says the simplified, monochrome view can extend driving navigation time by up to four hours.

Overview

  • The feature is available only on the Pixel 10 lineup, covering the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
  • It functions solely during driving navigation and does not support walking or biking directions, and reports note it does not work in landscape.
  • Users start the mode by pressing the power button during navigation, shifting Maps to a dim, always‑on‑style interface.
  • The display pares back to essentials such as your route, arrow, ETA and upcoming turns, hiding most street names and icons while still showing the next street for a turn.
  • Reports link the capability to Android’s AOD Min Mode, the Feature Drop is rolling out in stages, and wider availability remains unconfirmed with Google’s battery estimate based on controlled test settings.