by dbadmin | Jun 3, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, News
Google Pixel phones may soon feature an always-on display that shows a blurred version of your lock screen wallpaper, a new option called ‘ambient AOD’. This ‘ambient AOD’ feature is hidden in the Android 16 QPR1 beta update and includes a user toggle to turn the...
by dbadmin | Jun 3, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Google Photos, News, Wallpapers
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google Pixel users on Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 are now getting personalized wallpaper suggestions. The suggestions are curated from your Google Photos library, mainly featuring people and pets. Users can revoke access if they...
by dbadmin | Jun 1, 2025 | Android 16, Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI
It’s been a few days since Samsung shadow-dropped the One UI 8 beta, and so far, first impressions are positive. While not as drastic an update as One UI 7, we’ve found plenty of noteworthy changes — from Now Bar updates to new widget customization options. There’s a...
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...
