Android 16

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  Android 16 Introduces Live Updates, Google's Answer To Apple's Live Activities

  The feature is already fully functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, suggesting it will likely roll out in the next quarterly update.

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  Google Pixel 6a Owners Eligible for $100 Cash or $150 Store Credit Under Battery Performance Programme

  Google recently announced the Battery Performance Programme for the Pixel 6a. Under this initiative, the company will roll out a mandatory update to Android 16 for all Pixel 6a devices to prevent risk of battery overheating. While it was known that eligible users can get free repairs at authorised service centres, we now have an idea of how much th...

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  Android 16’s Live Updates to Show Active Navigation, Ongoing Phone Calls, and More on Lock Screen

  Google released the first stable build of Android 16 last month with several new features in tow. Among them is Live Updates which delivers notifications for activities in real-time on the Android phone’s lock screen. The tech giant has now provided more information about this feature. Live Updates in Android 16 can be incorporated into apps offe...

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  Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues

  Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...

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  Nothing OS 4.0 Based on Android 16 to Release This Autumn, Confirms CEO Carl Pei

  The Nothing Phone 3 was launched in India on Tuesday and the phone ships with Android 15-based Nothing OS 3.5 out-of-the-box. However, the UK-based startup teased the arrival of its Android 16 update during the launch event. The next iteration of the Android operating system was released by Google last month but only Pixel devices received the stab...

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  Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini With 6.3-Inch Display, Different Camera Layout Said to Be in Development

  After releasing three models each in its Xiaomi 14 and 15 series, the company may expand to four devices in this year’s numbered lineup. The new addition is expected to be the Xiaomi 16 Pro Mini, a more compact variant that aligns with the growing trend of smaller flagship models among Chinese smartphone brands in 2025.

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  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series One UI 8 Beta 3 With Bug Fixes Reportedly Live in the UK, Other Markets

  Samsung has released the latest One UI 8 Beta 3 for its flagship Galaxy S25 series, as per a tipster. The update is said to be rolling out in select markets. The update reportedly does not include any notable new features but carries only fixes for issues discovered in previous updates. A majority of the fixes in the latest Android 16-based beta up...

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  Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Spotted on Geekbench With Android 16; May Receive One UI 8 Beta Update Soon

  Samsung Galaxy A55 5G was unveiled with Android 14-based One UI 6.1 last year and is promised four OS upgrades and five years of security updates. It recently received the stable One UI 7 update based on Android 15. Now, a Geekbench listing of the phone shows it running Android 16, suggesting that Samsung may soon release One UI 8 beta update for t...

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  Xiaomi 16 Ultra Tipped to Use SmartSens Camera Sensor Instead of Sony LYT-900

  Xiaomi 16 Ultra is rumoured to come with SmartSens camera components. It is expected to feature the SC5A0CS 1-inch camera sensor, developed by SmartSens as a replacement for the Sony LYT-900. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is likely to be launched early next year. The handset is rumoured to be equipped with the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC.

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Update With Bug Fixes, June 2025 Security Patch Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update for Pixel to developers and beta testers on Wednesday. It carries fixes for several bugs reported in previous updates. According to the tech giant, the update rectifies an issue that caused the back button to fail intermittently. There are also fixes for a launcher crash issue and lock screen so...

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  Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Flip 6 Tipped to Get Android 16-Based One UI 8 Beta Next Week

  Samsung recently commenced the rollout of its Android 16-based One UI 8 beta in select markets but it was limited to the flagship Galaxy S25 series. Now, a tipster suggests that it could soon be expanded to include the Galaxy S24, Galaxy Z Flip 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6. Further, the South Korean tech conglomerate is also tipped to bring the Android 1...

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update for Pixel Reportedly Brings New Launch Animation for Gemini Overlay

  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update, released last week, includes a new launch animation for the Gemini overlay. As per a report, it is currently in the split test phase and results in a shrinking animation appearing on the screen to make room for the overlay. Users can reportedly access options such as Share screen with Live and Ask about screen.

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  Realme GT 7 Dream Edition Now Available for Purchase in India: Price, Sale Offers

  Realme GT 7 Dream Edition is now available for sale in India through offline and online channels. It comes with 16 GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and is priced at Rs. 49,999. The Dream Edition has been designed in collaboration with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and is therefore clad in the Aston Martin Racing Green shade.

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  Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G India Launch Date Set for June 16

  Realme Narzo 80 Lite 5G will launch in India on June 16. The phone is teased to come in black and purple colourways, and it will be available via Amazon. It is confirmed to pack a 6,000mAh battery and have a 7.94mm profile. The handset will come with a military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability certification as well. It will likely join the Realme Nar...

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  Google's June 2025 Pixel Drop Brings AI Sticker Generation to Gboard, Pixel VIPs Widget and Camera Hints

  Google's June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is now rolling out alongside the Android 16 update for Pixel smartphones. This update introduces a new Pixel VIPs widget for easy contact access and enables AI sticker generation directly within Gboard. Pixel camera app users will receive hints on feature usage, while existing exclusive Pixel features are expan...