#Android 16
Android 16 Update Now Rolling Out: Features, Eligible Devices And More
Published: June 11, 2025
With Apple revealing iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, Google doesn’t want to be seen as too far behind. The Mountain View giant has started rolling out a stable version of Android 16. Google has shifted the Android timeline to release it in summer instead of the usual year-end timeline. Here is everything you need to […]
Advanced Protection Mode Rolling Out In Android 16: Here’s How To Enable It
Published: June 5, 2025
Google announced Android 16 last month at i/O 2025, which features a new Material 3 Expressive design. In addition to the overhauled UI, Android 16 also includes a new Advanced Protection mode, which is one of the many new security features. Now rolling out to devices with Android 16 QPR Beta 1, here’s how you […]
Android 16 Brings New Lockscreen Customization Options: How to Customize
Published: May 23, 2025
Android 16 is the biggest change to the open-source operating system in recent years. With a new Material 3 Expressive design, it brings a much-needed visual change and customization features. Google seems to have taken some inspiration from third-party software skins like One UI and OxygenOS. Here are all the Android 16 lockscreen customization options […]
Android 16 QPR Beta 1: Material 3 Expressive Is Here!
Published: May 21, 2025
Google has finally released the QPR Beta 1 for Android 16. Ahead of the stable release of the next Android version, we finally have a taste of how Android 16’s new Material 3 Expressive will look when it arrives later this year. Here are all the major design and functional changes in Android 16 QPR […]
Android 16 Is Coming: 6 New Security Features to Keep You Safe
Published: May 14, 2025
Google recently showcased the future of Android at The Android Show I/O Edition. With the next version set to use Material 3 Expressive design, it will be the biggest change to the OS in recent years. Apart from a visual overhaul, Android 16 also brings some much-needed security features to protect your privacy. From Advanced […]
Android 16 Bubble Bar: 7 Things Google Could Add To Make It Better
Published: May 7, 2025
Google’s Android 16 is set to be one of the biggest updates in recent years. From a complete overhaul of UI to features like Advanced Device Protection, the next version of Android will bring many new things. A new leak has revealed that Google is planning to add a new bubble bar for enhanced multitasking. […]
Google Accidentally Reveals Material 3 Expressive: Android’s Future and it Looks Amazing
Published: May 6, 2025
Google introduced its Material Design language with Android Lollipop more than 10 years ago. Currently in its second iteration, Material You has defined Android over the years. Like Android 12, which changed the operating system forever with Material Design 2, Google is planning a major overhaul with Android 16. Expected to be unveiled at Google […]
10 Features We Wish to See in Android 16
Published: April 18, 2025
Android 16 release is just around the corner, and Google’s next operating system is currently in the beta stage. However, as we get closer to the final release, we are expecting some features to arrive with it. While stock Android is often lauded for its clean user interface and snapiness, it still lags in some […]
Android Developer Preview vs Beta vs Stable: What’s the Difference?
Published: April 2, 2025
Every time a shiny new Android update is announced, you might wonder if you should jump in right away or wait it out. But before it reaches your phone, it goes through multiple stages like Developer Preview, Beta, and finally the Stable Release. It starts as a rough draft for developers, moves to Beta for […]
Galaxy S25 Benchmarked with One UI 8 on Android 16—Yes, Already!
Published: March 29, 2025
While One UI 7 is still rolling out in phases, reports suggest that Samsung has already started testing One UI 8. The Samsung Galaxy S25 has now been spotted on Geekbench, running One UI 8 based on Android 16. This confirms that Samsung is actively working on its next major software version. Internal test builds […]
Android 16 Finally Fixes One of the Most Annoying Pixel Problems
Published: March 25, 2025
If you use a Pixel phone, you’ve probably noticed something annoying about the fingerprint scanner — it doesn’t work unless the screen is on. Whether you’re using a Pixel 6, 7, or even the latest Pixel 9, you still have to tap the screen or rely on Always-on Display just to unlock your phone. Annoying, […]
Android 16 Desktop Mode May Be the Samsung Dex Rival You Have Been Waiting For
Published: March 13, 2025
Google has been working on the Android 16 update for a while, and the company recently revealed that it will soon release Android 16 Beta 3. The next version of Android is shaping up to be a significant release, and it could also bring a new enhanced desktop mode. This Samsung DeX rival should transform […]
Android 16: Lock Screen Widgets Are Finally Making a Comeback
Published: March 7, 2025
Remember lock screen widgets on Android? Introduced with Android 4.2 Jellybean, Google removed them completely with Android 5.0 Lollipop for some reason. These lock screen widgets are now set to make a comeback with the upcoming Android 16. It also recently released the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update. Initially available on the Pixel tablet with […]
Google Working on New Pixel Sense Assistant, Will Debut With Pixel 10 Series
Published: March 5, 2025
Have you always thought of a truly smart AI assistant that knows everything about you? While Gemini has become advanced, it still doesn’t know you well enough to deliver personalized results. To solve this issue, Google is working on Pixel Sense, a version of the rumored Pixie assistant. This next-generation virtual assistant will debut with […]
Android 16 Beta 2.1 Update Fixes These 4 Major Problems
Published: February 28, 2025
Google’s next smartphone operating system, Android 16, is just a few months away from its official release. Google has now released its fresh Android 16 Beta 2.1 update, squashing some key problems from Beta 2. Android 16 is currently in the testing phase and available on Google Pixel devices, while Android 15 was released as […]
Android 16 Beta 2 is Here: All New Features and Supported Devices
Published: February 14, 2025
Google has just released Android 16 Beta 2, and you can try it now on these Pixel devices: How to Install Android 16 Beta To install the update, enroll your Pixel device in the Android Beta Program on Google’s website. Once enrolled, you’ll get an over-the-air (OTA) update. If you’re already on a Developer Preview […]
With Android 16, You Can Play Audio on Multiple Devices Simultaneously
Published: November 21, 2024
Android 16 Developer Beta 1 has arrived, providing a glimpse of what the next version will offer when it becomes stable next year. Among its many features is Audio Sharing, which lets you play audio on multiple Bluetooth devices. Let’s explore Audio Sharing and how to use it on Android 16. The feature was first […]
Android 16’s Notification Cooldown: What Is It and How to Use it
Published: November 20, 2024
Google has just released the first developer preview of Android 16, the Android 16 DP1, pushing forward its release schedule. The developer version of Android 16 comes with many features and one of them is Notification Cooldown which prevents your phone from spamming you with dozens of notifications at the same time. The feature first […]
8 New Features in Android 16 Developer Preview 1
Published: November 20, 2024
Google has just dropped the first developer preview of Android 16, and it has nothing to do with the Dragon Ball Z character. The launch was much earlier than usual! Google surprised everyone by pushing the stable release forward by about three months, meaning we can expect Android 16 to be ready in Q2 2025 […]
Android 16 Release Timeline and Supported Devices
Published: November 20, 2024
Google is shaking things up with Android 16, and it’s coming earlier than expected. Here is everything you need to know about Android 16’s release timeline and all the supported devices. See if your smartphone makes the list. Android 16 Release Timeline Google surprised everyone by launching the first developer preview of Android 16 way […]
Android 16 Will Give Quick Settings the iOS Treatment
Published: October 28, 2024
iOS 18 brought many changes to the Control Panel. One notable change was the ability to change the size and position of the toggles. It looks like Google is working on bringing this feature to the Quick Settings Panel with Android 16. Yup. Android 16 will let you resize toggles in the Quick Settings Panel […]