by dbadmin | Aug 22, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Material 3 Expressive, Widgets
Google is implementing a big redesign of Android with Material 3 Expressive. This updated design language will spread across apps and Android itself with the upcoming Android 16 QPR1 update. And despite updating most of its apps, Google is overlooking widgets again...
by dbadmin | Aug 22, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News
Google has introduced a new screenshot editing experience on Pixel phones running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1. Now, when you edit a screenshot, it opens directly in the Pixel Studio app You can use additional screenshot editing tools in Pixel Studio, including the...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android 16, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google has added a new Parental Controls hub in Android Settings, which is now rolling out in Android 16 QPR2 beta. The hub combines on-device, PIN-protected controls with existing Family Link features. On-device controls are...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Android Canary, Authority Insights, News
The latest Android Canary release lets you add URLs to captured screenshots before sharing them. Users simply have to tick a box to include the URL, no copy/paste needed. This feature works with apps like Google Chrome, YouTube, and Telegram. Google has been working...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces a new Welcome screen on Pixel devices. The refreshed design mimics Apple’s iconic ‘Hello’ setup experience, with the text cycling through multiple languages. The new UI also moves around...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2025 | Android 16, News
Android’s Identity Check feature is being expanded in the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update to better protect your sensitive apps. The feature will now enforce biometric-only authentication for any app that uses the biometric prompt, removing the screen lock credential...
