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Google Tests Gmail Notification ‘Mark as Read’ as Maps Adds Tunnel Beacons and Eco-Routing

The Gmail addition appears only in select Android accounts as part of a phased A/B test

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Overview

  • Gmail’s new “mark as read” button is available directly in the notification shade for a limited group of Android users under an A/B trial
  • Google Maps now offers Bluetooth-beacon positioning in tunnels when users enable the feature in Navigation settings for uninterrupted guidance
  • Cyclists gain access to separate bike lanes, real-time traffic updates and elevation profiles in 60 cities to simplify route planning
  • Machine-learning eco-routing is rolling out in 60 cities and has helped save an estimated 2.7 million tons of CO₂ in 2024 by promoting fuel-efficient routes
  • Google plans to extend low-emission zone alerts to over 1,000 European areas so drivers can avoid fines and reduce urban pollution