by dbadmin | Jan 30, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Linux, News
Android 16’s Linux Terminal can now run graphical Linux apps such as Doom. This is thanks to improvements like hardware acceleration support and a display server. These upgrades aren’t live yet in the most recent Android 16 beta, but they could arrive in a future...
by dbadmin | Jan 29, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, News
Android may add a new feature that automatically converts light theme apps to dark theme. The evidence for this comes from a new “make more apps dark” toggle that I spotted in the first Android 16 beta release. Google has been working on this feature since last year,...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, News
Android 16 introduces Live Updates, a new class of notifications for ongoing activities. Live Updates are prominently displayed on the lock screen as well as on the status bar. These notifications are intended for rideshare pickups, food delivery alerts, navigation,...
by dbadmin | Jan 28, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Bluetooth, Google, News
Android 16 will deliver better support for LE Audio hearing aids, i.e. hearing aids that connect through Bluetooth LE Audio. The update includes new ambient volume controls that let you adjust the level of external sound. It also adds a feature that lets users switch...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, News
We have more information on the new Advanced Protection Mode in Android 16. When Advanced Protection Mode is enabled in Android 16, Android will block sideloading, disable cellular 2G connections, and enable MTE. Furthermore, apps will be able to apply their own...
by dbadmin | Jan 23, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, News
Google is working on a new Secure Lock feature for Android. Secure Lock is a new feature that’ll let you remotely lock down your Android device, putting it into an enhanced security state. When in this state, app notifications, widgets, the Quick Settings panel, and...
