by dbadmin | Aug 22, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google Pixel, News
Google has introduced a new screenshot editing experience on Pixel phones running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1. Now, when you edit a screenshot, it opens directly in the Pixel Studio app You can use additional screenshot editing tools in Pixel Studio, including the...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android 16, News
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Google has added a new Parental Controls hub in Android Settings, which is now rolling out in Android 16 QPR2 beta. The hub combines on-device, PIN-protected controls with existing Family Link features. On-device controls are...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android, Android 16, Android Canary, Authority Insights, News
The latest Android Canary release lets you add URLs to captured screenshots before sharing them. Users simply have to tick a box to include the URL, no copy/paste needed. This feature works with apps like Google Chrome, YouTube, and Telegram. Google has been working...
by dbadmin | Aug 21, 2025 | Android 16, Authority Insights, Google, Google Pixel, News
Credit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 introduces a new Welcome screen on Pixel devices. The refreshed design mimics Apple’s iconic ‘Hello’ setup experience, with the text cycling through multiple languages. The new UI also moves around...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2025 | Android 16, News
Android’s Identity Check feature is being expanded in the upcoming Android 16 QPR2 update to better protect your sensitive apps. The feature will now enforce biometric-only authentication for any app that uses the biometric prompt, removing the screen lock credential...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2025 | Android 16, Google, News
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 offers improved support for themed app icons. For apps that don’t natively offer a monochrome icon, QPR2 lets the system automatically generate one for theming purposes. A new “Create” option also appears for icon theming, which may be related...
