Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR1 Beta 4 [Gallery]
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Every single new feature in Android 16 [Video]
The dust has barely settled on Android 15, but less than a year later, we have a smaller but still important Android 16 update stuffed with new functions and features for Google Pixel phones – here’s what’s new.
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In addition to all the Android announcements, Google Home previewed a number of upcoming updates and features today.
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Google swapped the Wi-Fi and network icons in Android 16’s latest beta, now matches iOS [Gallery]
Android’s status bar got a fresh coat of paint with Material 3 Expressive, but the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta swaps the position of the Wi-Fi and network icons.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 2 adds ‘live effects’ section to wallpaper picker
A couple of changes have been made to the Android wallpaper selector in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, including the addition of a recent photos section and a new “Live effects” category.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher search bar gets new Google ‘G’ logo with Android 16 QPR1 Beta
One small tweak in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 sees the new Google ‘G’ logo come to the Pixel Launcher search bar.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is Android 16’s desktop mode – a little broken, but the start of something good [Gallery]
Google has delivered on Android 16’s new desktop mode in the latest QPR1 beta and, while it’s mostly broken, you can experience it now on select Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 2 gives Pixel sound menu a design overhaul
Android 16 has already shown that UI elements are going to get some serious design changes. The Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 targets the sound and vibration menu, and it’s a little louder, visually.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to install the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on Google Pixel and try the big redesign
While the stable build of Android 16 is not yet available, the major QPR1 update is already available in beta, bringing the big Material 3 Expressive redesign along with it. Here’s how to install Android 16 QPR1 Beta on Google Pixel.
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The Apple Watch is a stellar wearable, and one that’s enticing enough to prevent many from switching to Android. But with its upcoming foldable, Vivo claims to, somehow, support the Apple Watch.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel Watch June 2025 update rolling out
Following the last release in April that brought Wear OS 5.1 to all users, Google is releasing a June 2025 update to all Pixel Watch owners.
Expand Expanding CloseXREAL says its Android XR glasses only work wired, teases ‘largest screen,’ 2026 launch
XREAL’s first pair of Android XR glasses, “Project Aura,” were announced alongside Google I/O last month, and some new details are now coming out about the display and that you’ll need a wired “puck” to power the experience.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 June update rolling out with Pixel fingerprint, cellular fixes
The Android 16 update with the June 2025 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and 9a. There are Pixel fixes across Biometrics, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Sensors, System, Telephony, and User Interface.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Messages upgrading group chats, Google Home gets device-specific Favorites, more
Alongside the Android 16 launch and June 2025 Pixel Drop, Google is highlighting the latest (app) features for all Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Android 16, rolling out now to Pixel
After six major previews and betas, Google is ready to launch Android 16 for Pixel devices today. There are a handful of additions and changes, but it’s not a particularly big release once again. (However, you can expect the next quarterly update to bring the Material 3 Expressive redesign.) Today’s release also coincides with the June 2025 Pixel (Feature) Drop.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 2 for Pixel rolling out with ‘connected displays’ support
Following last month’s big redesign, Google today is rolling out QPR1 Beta 2 to Pixel devices. Notably, this release features a developer preview of “enhanced” Android desktop experiences with connected displays.
Expand Expanding CloseJune 2025 Feature Drop: Pixel VIPs widget, Gboard AI sticker creator, Camera help
With the launch of Android 16 today, Google also announced the June 2025 Pixel Feature Drop.
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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Cyberlords – Arcology, MAYATCH, more
This afternoon’s lineup of Android game and app deals is now ready to roll. Alongside the Google Play deals, we are also tracking notable price drops on Microsoft’s Platinum Snapdragon X Elite OLED Surface Pro at $510 off as well as this $250 drop on the ASUS ZenBook A14 OLED Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC, these Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ tablet bundles at $135 off, and Galaxy Watch 7 from $200. As for the apps, highlights include Cyberlords – Arcology, MAYATCH, Achikaps Pro, and much more. Head below for a closer look.
Read MoreQualcomm announces smaller Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 chip for smart glasses
At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2025 today, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon AR1+ Gen 1 chip for smart glasses, while sharing its broader vision for the form factor.
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Deals: Microsoft Elite OLED Surface Pro $510 off, Galaxy Tab S10 FE/+ keyboard bundle $135 off, more
Today’s deals are now ready to go featuring some notable discounts on Snapdragon X machines, including the ASUS ultralight ZenBook A14 OLED at $250 off and Microsoft’s Platinum Snapdragon X Elite OLED Surface Pro at $510 off. Next up we move over to the Samsung gear with all Galaxy Watch 7 configs at $100 off the list prices from $200 alongside the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and FE+ tablets keyboard bundles at up to $135 off, loads of charging gear, some Google smart TVs, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube details NFL Sunday Ticket pricing for 2025, with new discounts available
We’re about to kick off the second full year of NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube and YouTube TV, and the prices have been official detailed with no price hike this year, but some new discounts available.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s next Wear OS update might be the last for some Galaxy Watch models
Samsung’s tenure in Wear OS is still going strong, and that all started with the Galaxy Watch 4 series. With One UI 8 Watch on the horizon, Samsung’s new Wear OS 6 update might be the last one for some models, if they even receive the update at all.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Google and OpenAI reach cloud deal despite ChatGPT vs Gemini rivalry
OpenAI is reportedly tapping Google’s cloud services to power ChatGPT and other services as it seeks to diversify from Microsoft.
Expand Expanding CloseLatest Galaxy S25 update sets the phone up for One UI 8
Even though it feels like Samsung just launched the current version of One UI, One UI 8 is already seemingly around the corner. A new update to the Galaxy S25 sets the phone up to receive Samsung’s next-gen software.
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Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 15
After a lengthy delay, Samsung has officially launched its Android 15 update – One UI 7 – with a major redesign, new features, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about Samsung’s Android 15 update including which devices have been updated, the schedule, and what’s new.
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