by dbadmin | May 31, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Google, Google Pixel
Ever since Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 was released a little over a week ago, the number of new features and changes we’ve discovered has almost been overwhelming. Material 3 Expressive is the star of the show, but we’ve found loads of other things too — most recently,...
by dbadmin | May 30, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News
Google is beginning to introduce the Advanced Protection mode feature to users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. Advanced Protection is a one-click toggle for enhanced security measures on the entire device, including theft protection, network security, app restrictions, and...
by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI
The sudden release of the One UI 8 beta was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. It isn’t as significant an update as One UI 7, and the improvements refine rather than revolutionize the experience. Aside from the additions Samsung has made to One UI, there are...
by dbadmin | May 29, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung One UI
Samsung surprised us all this week by releasing the One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series, which is based on Android 16. Following the messy rollout of One UI 7 and Samsung’s track record of launching betas after Google has finalized a stable Android update, the...
by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
Google is developing a new, optional split design for Android’s Quick Settings and notifications panels, separating them into distinct pages. This “separate” view will require swiping from the top right for Quick Settings and top left for notifications, contrasting...
by dbadmin | May 28, 2025 | Android 16, News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
With One UI 8, Samsung will ask you to re-enroll fingerprints for Secure Folder biometric access. Apps moved to your Secure Folder can now be easily hidden from the rest of your phone. Samsung’s implementing a new Quick Settings button for immediately hiding all...
