Tech news: Apple Maps going off road, Samsung has a new display, and the EU looks to rein in big tech

If you see someone out and about with a backpack crammed with sensors and cameras do not be too alarmed - Apple is heading out on foot to fill in the gaps in its Maps service.

The data-gathering project began across the UK - including Greater Manchester - this week, and is intended to improve Apple Maps’ 2D detail, as well as capture better images for its street-level Look Around feature. The system will also allow Apple to map spaces like parks and squares where vehicle access is forbidden.

The project is set to continue until May 20.

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Popular iOS podcast app Overcast has undergone a radical redesign for its latest versions. There’s a new home screen with customisable playlist colours and icons, as well as the option to reorder lists via drag and drop.

You can pin your favourites to the top of the list, and display recently-played items or new podcasts all in the same place. The app also promises a more reliable notification system so you don’t miss out on any of your favourites.

The app is free but ad supported, or you can pay £9.99-a-year for an ad-free experience.

The EU has finally decided on the final wording of its Digital Services Act, new regulations which are likely to affect how tech operates within the trading bloc and well beyond. The Act is part of plans to bring in wide-ranging regulations to rein in the power of biggest companies.

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The companies affected by the rules will have to be valued at more than €75bn, have at least 45 million monthly users, and offer a platform like an app or service - that means Google, Meta, Apple, Amazon, and smaller companies like Booking.com will be affected.