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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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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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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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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update With Support for Connected Displays, Flexible Window Tiling Released
Google's new Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update brings an enhanced Android desktop experience with support for connected displays. Users can choose to set up different desktops across external screens when a desktop windowing enabled device is connected. It also brings improvements related to window tiling, multi-instance management, and more.
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 With Bug Fixes Rolling Out for Pixel Devices: All Details
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to developers and testers. Initially introduced on Pixel, the update arrives almost two weeks after Google released Android 16 following the I/O 2025 developer conference. It is said to carry fixes for various issues reported by users in previous iterations. This includes resolutions for a...
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iOS 19 to Reportedly Enable Easy eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are gaining momentum. A report now suggests that iOS 19, Apple’s upcoming operating system (OS) update for the iPhone, will include support for a new functionality which makes transferring a eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone a quicker process. The feature was repor...
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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Google Developing Minimise Option and Other Features for Desktop Mode on Android: Report
Google is speculated to be making efforts to develop its Android operating system (OS) into a more desktop-oriented experience for tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Apple’s iPad. It introduced a desktop windowing feature with the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 in September which enables users to apps simultaneously in free-form windows...
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Android 16 to Reportedly Show Rich Ongoing Notifications Similar to iPhone
Android 16 could reportedly let third-party app developers access Rich Ongoing Notifications. As per the report, the evidence of the under-development feature was spotted in the latest beta version of Android 15, leading to the speculation that it could be introduced in the next iteration of the operating system (OS). This feature is visually simil...
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Google Reportedly Working on a Gemini Button on Android Lock Screen
Google is reportedly working on a new button on Android lock screen which might trigger a Gemini function. As per a report, the button appears to be similar to the Gemini icon, but could also relate to artificial intelligence (AI) in general. The new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of Android 15, however, it is not currently accessib...
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Google Working on Bringing Upcoming Pixel’s Repair Mode to All Android-Powered Devices: Report
While a Repair Mode feature was spotted in the first beta for Android 14 QPR1 firmware, a source now claims that Google is also working to bring a native Repair Mode to Android. A Repair mode basically reduces the need to format, erase or factory reset a device prior to handing it over to a technician at a service centre.
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Google Rolls Out Android 14 QPR1 Beta, Pixel Phones Could Display Battery Cycle Counts Soon
Google started rolling out the first Quarterly Platform Release beta (QPR1) of Android 14 to Pixel phones. With the latest update, Pixel users will now be able to view detailed battery information that goes beyond the typical charge level and usage statistics.
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Google Pixel Phones Updated to Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 With Unicode 15 Emoji, Transient Taskbar, More
Google has announced Android 13’s second quarterly update QPR2 which is now in beta testing on eligible Pixel phones. It will bring a new way to record the contents of your screen, along with a transient taskbar, Unicode 15 emojis, and more. The update is currently available to beta testers on select Pixel devices and owners must enroll themselve...
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Google Pixel January 2023 Updates Enables Spatial Audio Support, Head Tracking to Arrive Soon
Google has started rolling out the January 2023 update for Pixel devices running on Android 13. This update brings Spatial Audio support, along with a few other fixes. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner over the coming weeks.
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Latest Android Beta Teases Clear Calling, Spatial Audio; Pixel Tablet Also Tipped
Android 13 QPR1 beta is released and it has provided a preview of what Pixel Feature Drop update will bring. These features include clear calling, spatial audio, among others. It also suggests Google is now working on Pixel tablets.
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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.
-
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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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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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 Update With Support for Connected Displays, Flexible Window Tiling Released
Google's new Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update brings an enhanced Android desktop experience with support for connected displays. Users can choose to set up different desktops across external screens when a desktop windowing enabled device is connected. It also brings improvements related to window tiling, multi-instance management, and more.
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 With Bug Fixes Rolling Out for Pixel Devices: All Details
Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to developers and testers. Initially introduced on Pixel, the update arrives almost two weeks after Google released Android 16 following the I/O 2025 developer conference. It is said to carry fixes for various issues reported by users in previous iterations. This includes resolutions for a...
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iOS 19 to Reportedly Enable Easy eSIM Transfers from iPhone to Android
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, rumours about the expected announcements are gaining momentum. A report now suggests that iOS 19, Apple’s upcoming operating system (OS) update for the iPhone, will include support for a new functionality which makes transferring a eSIM from an iPhone to an Android smartphone a quicker process. The feature was repor...
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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Google Developing Minimise Option and Other Features for Desktop Mode on Android: Report
Google is speculated to be making efforts to develop its Android operating system (OS) into a more desktop-oriented experience for tablets in a bid to keep up with competitors such as Apple’s iPad. It introduced a desktop windowing feature with the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 in September which enables users to apps simultaneously in free-form windows...
-
Android 16 to Reportedly Show Rich Ongoing Notifications Similar to iPhone
Android 16 could reportedly let third-party app developers access Rich Ongoing Notifications. As per the report, the evidence of the under-development feature was spotted in the latest beta version of Android 15, leading to the speculation that it could be introduced in the next iteration of the operating system (OS). This feature is visually simil...
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Google Reportedly Working on a Gemini Button on Android Lock Screen
Google is reportedly working on a new button on Android lock screen which might trigger a Gemini function. As per a report, the button appears to be similar to the Gemini icon, but could also relate to artificial intelligence (AI) in general. The new feature was spotted in the latest beta version of Android 15, however, it is not currently accessib...
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Google Working on Bringing Upcoming Pixel’s Repair Mode to All Android-Powered Devices: Report
While a Repair Mode feature was spotted in the first beta for Android 14 QPR1 firmware, a source now claims that Google is also working to bring a native Repair Mode to Android. A Repair mode basically reduces the need to format, erase or factory reset a device prior to handing it over to a technician at a service centre.
-
Google Rolls Out Android 14 QPR1 Beta, Pixel Phones Could Display Battery Cycle Counts Soon
Google started rolling out the first Quarterly Platform Release beta (QPR1) of Android 14 to Pixel phones. With the latest update, Pixel users will now be able to view detailed battery information that goes beyond the typical charge level and usage statistics.
-
Google Pixel Phones Updated to Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 With Unicode 15 Emoji, Transient Taskbar, More
Google has announced Android 13’s second quarterly update QPR2 which is now in beta testing on eligible Pixel phones. It will bring a new way to record the contents of your screen, along with a transient taskbar, Unicode 15 emojis, and more. The update is currently available to beta testers on select Pixel devices and owners must enroll themselve...
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Google Pixel January 2023 Updates Enables Spatial Audio Support, Head Tracking to Arrive Soon
Google has started rolling out the January 2023 update for Pixel devices running on Android 13. This update brings Spatial Audio support, along with a few other fixes. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner over the coming weeks.
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Latest Android Beta Teases Clear Calling, Spatial Audio; Pixel Tablet Also Tipped
Android 13 QPR1 beta is released and it has provided a preview of what Pixel Feature Drop update will bring. These features include clear calling, spatial audio, among others. It also suggests Google is now working on Pixel tablets.
