Google confirms Android 16’s flashiest trick is not just reserved for Pixel phones

by dbadmin | May 22, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Google Pixel, News, OnePlus, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi

Google has confirmed that Android 16’s Live Update will arrive on Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi devices, apart from Pixel phones. Samsung will integrate Live Updates into its Now Bar, something a recent One UI 8 leak also showcased. OnePlus will introduce the...

Android 16 QPR1 borrows Apple’s clever dual-SIM signal bar

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android 16, Google, Material 3 Expressive, News

Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release 1 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel devices enrolled in the beta program. This new beta build has some Material 3 Expressive aesthetic changes, including a new signal strength bar indicator when using multiple SIMs. The dual SIM...

Android 16 fixes the mistake Google made with Do Not Disturb mode

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google is bringing back the ability to toggle Do Not Disturb mode with a single tap in the Quick Settings. The setting can be toggled off/on by tapping on the icon on the left side of the Modes tile. Tapping on the right side...

I just downloaded the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on my Pixel. Here’s how you can get it, too

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Google, Google Pixel, How-to's

Google’s opening keynote for I/O 2025 has come and gone, and if you’re an Android fan, one of the biggest pieces of news wasn’t mentioned on stage at all. In the middle of the keynote, Google quietly released the first public beta for Android 16 QPR1. Android 16 QPR1...

Google says Android 16’s desktop mode is built on Dex’s foundation

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News, Samsung, Samsung DeX

Credit: YouTube/Google for Developers A Google representative said that Android 16’s desktop mode is built on Samsung Dex’s foundation. The employee also confirmed that Google and Samsung are working together on the mode. Google is finally bringing a desktop mode to...

This is Android 16 on Google TV in its current state

by dbadmin | May 21, 2025 | Android 16, Android TV, Google TV, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Android 16 for TV looks almost identical to Android 14, with only slight visual tweaks in the Settings menu. New developer-focused features include MediaQualityManager, IAMF spatial audio support, and performance...