Here’s an early look at Android’s colorful and ‘expressive’ Google account settings (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Apr 28, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, google account, News

Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Android could soon get a more colorful look thanks to a new expressive Material Design theme. We recently got an early look at the redesigned Settings menu featuring this theme in Android 16 beta 4. We now have a better idea...

Google will finally let you double tap your Pixel’s screen to turn it off

by dbadmin | Apr 26, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News

Google may finally add a double-tap gesture to turn off the screen on Pixel phones, a common feature available on competitor devices. Evidence for this lock screen gesture appeared in the latest Android 16 beta, and it functions as expected, though it’s not yet...

Google’s latest Android stats reveal the consequence of 15’s glacial deployment

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Android 14, Android 15, Android 16, Google, News

Google has published its latest breakdown of how many devices are running which versions of Android. Android 16 has yet to even appear on the radar, and Android 15 has only hit a 4.5% share. Android 14, meanwhile, has seen huge growth to hit over 27% of of devices...

How Android 16’s new security mode will stop USB-based attacks

by dbadmin | Apr 25, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News

Google is adding an optional Android 16 feature to disable USB data access when the phone is locked for enhanced security. This protects against attackers from using USB devices to extract data or bypass the lock screen on lost or confiscated phones. Tied to the new...

First look: Android 16 is testing a fresh design for the Pixel lock screen

by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News

Google is testing a cleaner lock screen layout for Pixels that repositions elements of the At a Glance widget. The date and weather are moved below or beside the clock, while the informational complication is separated. Spotted in Android 16 Beta 4, this cleaner...

That’s hot: Android will soon add an easy shortcut to the Pixel Thermometer app

by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News

Google is working on a lock screen shortcut for the Pixel Thermometer app, aiming to make temperature readings quicker on supported Pixel phones. Found in Android 16 Beta 4 code, this optional shortcut aims to reduce the steps currently needed to open the app via the...