by dbadmin | Jul 18, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority Google has restored colorful weather icons to Pixel’s At a Glance widget in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3. The earlier all-white icon design faced criticism for reducing readability. The update also includes larger weather text and...
by dbadmin | Jul 17, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News
Following the release of QPR1 Beta 2.1 three weeks ago, Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 is now available. This build includes the July 2025 Security Patch Level and several bug fixes. The update is available for the Pixel 6 and later. Google just changed the way we’re going to...
by dbadmin | Jul 17, 2025 | Android 16, News
Google has released the third and final beta for Android 16’s first quarterly platform release (QPR1). Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 is available without a detailed changelog, which is typical for these releases. We’ve already started digging into the build to find out...
by dbadmin | Jul 11, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Google, News
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority Google has launched a new Android Canary release channel for developers to test experimental features. A new “Parental controls” setting has appeared in Pixel devices running the Canary build. The setting may be linked to Android...
by dbadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News
Android lets users set up a pair of lock screen shortcuts for quick access to system tools. Today’s inaugural Android Canary release adds a new “Now Playing” shortcut to your available options. Locking your smartphone is an important step that practically everyone...
by dbadmin | Jul 10, 2025 | Android 16, News
Current (old) volume slider design in Android 15 Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority The developer behind the Precise Volume app has recreated the Android 16 volume interface. The app allows you to override the system’s stock volume UI, giving you more control...
