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Google Hints at Early Android 17 Launch Timeline; Second Beta Slated to Arrive in March
Google has not confirmed an exact launch date for the stable build of Android 17, but the company offered several clues about a Q2 2026 debut. The stable update is likely to be released in June. The second Android 17 beta will arrive in March. The company released the first public beta of Android 17 last week. The update includes advanced media an...
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Android 17 Beta 1 Expected to Roll Out to Eligible Pixel Devices Soon: Expected UI Changes, Features
Android 17 Beta 1 update will roll out soon to Pixel devices who are enrolled in the company’s Beta Programme, the Android Beta team announced on Wednesday via a Reddit post. This comes shortly after the company began rolling out the Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release 3 (QPR3) Beta 2.1 update to devices, allowing them to provide feedback and r...
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Xiaomi Reportedly Expands Android 16-Based HyperOS 3.1 Beta Access to More Smartphones
Xiaomi is said to have expanded the HyperOS 3.1 beta programme, bringing the Android 16-based update to more devices just days after the initial rollout. The second batch adds the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Redmi K80 Pro, alongside Xiaomi 15 models and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, while several China-only devices already have builds. The early inclusion of fla...
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Google Expands Android Theft Protection With New Security Features
Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rollin...
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NexPhone Unveiled With 64-Megapixel Camera and Support for Android 16, Linux and Windows 11
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is power...
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Android 17 May Redesign Notifications and Quick Settings With Split Layout
Android 17 could bring a major redesign to notifications and Quick Settings, based on recent leaks. Google is reportedly testing a split layout that opens notifications and system controls separately using different swipe gestures. The change aims to reduce clutter and improve usability, especially on larger screens. Tablets and foldables may use t...
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HyperOS 3 Update Rolls Out to Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 14 5G and More Devices With Android 16, New AI Features
Xiaomi India's Sandeep Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Chinese smartphone maker has started rolling out the latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update to Xiaomi 14, Pad 7, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi 13, POCO F7, and POCO M7 Pro 5G. The company unveiled the new Android 16-based operating system during its September 2025 launch event. It introduces Hy...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix
British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent ...
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Google Pixel Phones Get AI Notification Summaries, New Parental Controls With Android 16 QPR2 Update
Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages...
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Poco F7 Series, Poco X7 and X7 Pro to Get HyperOS 3 Update This Month: Release Schedule
Poco on Wednesday launched the Poco F8 series as its latest flagship lineup. Alongside, the company also announced the release schedule of HyperOS 3. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) was unveiled in September and is offered out-of-the-box on the latest Xiaomi 17 series. As per the company, the Poco F7 series and Poco X7 series will be amo...
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OnePlus Nord 4 Gets OxygenOS 16 Update in India With New Customisation Options, AI-Powered Features
OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable OxygenOS 16 update for the OnePlus Nord 4 in India, the company confirmed through its community forum on Tuesday. The update is based on Android 16 and introduces new Flux themes, enhancements to Parallel Processing and Trinity Engine, and a refreshed Liquid Glass–style interface. It also adds several AI-p...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rolls Out With Android 16, Improved Animations and Extra Dark Mode
Nothing OS 4.0 is now rolling out in a phased manner. It brings various redesigned elements and AI-enabled features Nothing Phone models. The firmware update is currently being rolled out to the Nothing Phone 3. However, the company plans to release the Android 16-based firmware update for the CMF Phone models, too. It brings various new features t...
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Oppo, OnePlus Start Global Android 16 Rollout with ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16 Updates
Oppo and OnePlus are expanding their Android 16 rollouts globally, bringing major upgrades to flagship phones and tablets. Oppo’s ColorOS 16, now reaching devices like the Find X8, Find N5, and Find N3 series, introduces smoother animations, improved performance, and enhanced AI tools, including Gemini Live integration. OnePlus’s OxygenOS 16 up...
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Samsung's AI-Powered Priority Notifications Spotted in New One UI 8.5 Leak
Samsung is likely introducing a new AI-powered feature called Priority Notifications with its upcoming One UI 8.5 update and has now been spotted for the first time. Recently spotted in a leaked firmware, the feature is expected to highlight important alerts at the top of the notification panel, using Galaxy AI for on-device processing. Users can c...
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Oppo Find N5, Find X8 Series, and Reno 14 Models to Get ColorOS 16 Update in November: Release Schedule
ColorOS 16 — the new Android 16-based operating system (OS) for Oppo smartphones — was made available to the public with the launch of the Oppo Find X9 series on Tuesday. The company has now announced the release roadmap for the update in global markets. The Oppo Find X8 series, Find N5 foldable, and the Reno 14 series are confirmed to be among...
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Google Hints at Early Android 17 Launch Timeline; Second Beta Slated to Arrive in March
Google has not confirmed an exact launch date for the stable build of Android 17, but the company offered several clues about a Q2 2026 debut. The stable update is likely to be released in June. The second Android 17 beta will arrive in March. The company released the first public beta of Android 17 last week. The update includes advanced media an...
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Android 17 Beta 1 Expected to Roll Out to Eligible Pixel Devices Soon: Expected UI Changes, Features
Android 17 Beta 1 update will roll out soon to Pixel devices who are enrolled in the company’s Beta Programme, the Android Beta team announced on Wednesday via a Reddit post. This comes shortly after the company began rolling out the Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release 3 (QPR3) Beta 2.1 update to devices, allowing them to provide feedback and r...
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Xiaomi Reportedly Expands Android 16-Based HyperOS 3.1 Beta Access to More Smartphones
Xiaomi is said to have expanded the HyperOS 3.1 beta programme, bringing the Android 16-based update to more devices just days after the initial rollout. The second batch adds the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Redmi K80 Pro, alongside Xiaomi 15 models and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra, while several China-only devices already have builds. The early inclusion of fla...
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Google Expands Android Theft Protection With New Security Features
Google on Monday announced the expansion of theft protection features for Android devices. These are aimed at making smartphones harder targets for thieves and helping users safeguard their data before, during and after a theft attempt. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the updated Android theft protection tools, which are currently rollin...
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NexPhone Unveiled With 64-Megapixel Camera and Support for Android 16, Linux and Windows 11
Lapdock accessories manufacturer NexDeck unveiled its first smartphone on Wednesday. The handset, dubbed NexPhone, can run on three operating systems, including Android 16 and Linux. It also has dual-booting capabilities, enabling it to run Windows 11 as well, using a custom launcher shell interface. The NexPhone comes with 12GB of RAM and is power...
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Android 17 May Redesign Notifications and Quick Settings With Split Layout
Android 17 could bring a major redesign to notifications and Quick Settings, based on recent leaks. Google is reportedly testing a split layout that opens notifications and system controls separately using different swipe gestures. The change aims to reduce clutter and improve usability, especially on larger screens. Tablets and foldables may use t...
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HyperOS 3 Update Rolls Out to Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 14 5G and More Devices With Android 16, New AI Features
Xiaomi India's Sandeep Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Chinese smartphone maker has started rolling out the latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update to Xiaomi 14, Pad 7, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi 13, POCO F7, and POCO M7 Pro 5G. The company unveiled the new Android 16-based operating system during its September 2025 launch event. It introduces Hy...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rollout Reportedly Paused to Implement ‘Urgent’ Fix
British smartphone brand Nothing announced the rollout of its latest Android 16-based firmware — dubbed Nothing OS 4.0 — in November, and some of its models have recently begun receiving the update in recent weeks. The company, however, is reported to have encountered an issue and has now reportedly paused its rollout to implement an “urgent ...
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Google Pixel Phones Get AI Notification Summaries, New Parental Controls With Android 16 QPR2 Update
Google has released its latest Android 16 update, which brings various new features to Pixel phones. The new Android 16 QPR2 update will allow users to customise the shape of app icons on their home screen, choosing one of the five options. Moreover, the update introduces AI-generated notification summaries, which enable users to read text messages...
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Poco F7 Series, Poco X7 and X7 Pro to Get HyperOS 3 Update This Month: Release Schedule
Poco on Wednesday launched the Poco F8 series as its latest flagship lineup. Alongside, the company also announced the release schedule of HyperOS 3. The Android 16-based operating system (OS) was unveiled in September and is offered out-of-the-box on the latest Xiaomi 17 series. As per the company, the Poco F7 series and Poco X7 series will be amo...
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OnePlus Nord 4 Gets OxygenOS 16 Update in India With New Customisation Options, AI-Powered Features
OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable OxygenOS 16 update for the OnePlus Nord 4 in India, the company confirmed through its community forum on Tuesday. The update is based on Android 16 and introduces new Flux themes, enhancements to Parallel Processing and Trinity Engine, and a refreshed Liquid Glass–style interface. It also adds several AI-p...
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Nothing OS 4.0 Update Rolls Out With Android 16, Improved Animations and Extra Dark Mode
Nothing OS 4.0 is now rolling out in a phased manner. It brings various redesigned elements and AI-enabled features Nothing Phone models. The firmware update is currently being rolled out to the Nothing Phone 3. However, the company plans to release the Android 16-based firmware update for the CMF Phone models, too. It brings various new features t...
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Oppo, OnePlus Start Global Android 16 Rollout with ColorOS 16 and OxygenOS 16 Updates
Oppo and OnePlus are expanding their Android 16 rollouts globally, bringing major upgrades to flagship phones and tablets. Oppo’s ColorOS 16, now reaching devices like the Find X8, Find N5, and Find N3 series, introduces smoother animations, improved performance, and enhanced AI tools, including Gemini Live integration. OnePlus’s OxygenOS 16 up...
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Samsung's AI-Powered Priority Notifications Spotted in New One UI 8.5 Leak
Samsung is likely introducing a new AI-powered feature called Priority Notifications with its upcoming One UI 8.5 update and has now been spotted for the first time. Recently spotted in a leaked firmware, the feature is expected to highlight important alerts at the top of the notification panel, using Galaxy AI for on-device processing. Users can c...
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Oppo Find N5, Find X8 Series, and Reno 14 Models to Get ColorOS 16 Update in November: Release Schedule
ColorOS 16 — the new Android 16-based operating system (OS) for Oppo smartphones — was made available to the public with the launch of the Oppo Find X9 series on Tuesday. The company has now announced the release roadmap for the update in global markets. The Oppo Find X8 series, Find N5 foldable, and the Reno 14 series are confirmed to be among...
