Android 16 appears to be setting things up for enhanced security and protection against attacks that use USB devices to breach security and possibly retrieve sensitive data. Google has long been vocal about its methods for improving security on Android ...
Android’s ubiquitous but often overlooked media output switcher is getting its first major facelift since Android 11 in the latest beta release. The redesign brings both welcome improvements, like the more accessible device connection button and enhanced volume slider, and ...
Google is working on some changes and refinements for Android 16 to improve the UI and user experience. Recent findings point to a new version of Material Design that aims to be more “expressive.” Now, a report reveals that the ...
Summary: Samsung appears determined to avoid the delays users have experienced with the One UI 7 rollout. The company is reportedly already working on One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S26 series. The update was spotted in strings and will ...
Summary: Google is reportedly planning to offer an easier way to access parental control settings in Android 16. According to a report, Android 16 Beta 4 has a hidden “Supervision” page within the Settings app that allows users to easily ...
Summary: Google appears to be developing built-in video chat effects for Android devices, likely coming in Android 16. These effects include things like background blur, and would work for any chat app. Video chat in Android 16 is likely to get ...
Summary: Android 16 Beta 4 brings a new feature called “robust open/close detection” exclusively to the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, helping them better detect their folded state, especially when using magnetic accessories like MagSafe. Designed to prevent ...
Summary: Google is quietly preparing a major visual overhaul for the Android Settings app, bringing bold new colors and a more expressive design — and it looks a lot like ColorOS. While it’s not live in Android 16 Beta 4 ...
Summary: Google is bringing back the Do Not Disturb shortcut, with the feature having been made available in the latest Android 16 beta update. You can add this tile to your quick settings panel and use it like you could before. ...
Summary: It’s now possible to enroll the Google Pixel 9a in the Android Beta Program, allowing users with that device to install the Android 16 Beta 4 update. Users will need to wait for the notification after enrollment to begin the ...
