Samsung has rolled out an early preview of Android 16 for its Galaxy S25 series. This beta version, known as One UI 8, is available in a few countries. Users in the US, Germany, Korea, and the UK can sign up through the Samsung Members app. The update is significant, weighing in at 3. 4GB, but the installation process is straightforward and quick. It's important to n...
Google has kicked off beta trials for Android 16's vibrant new design. This update, known as QPR1, is packed with visual upgrades. It includes a fresh launcher, notifications, lock screen, and a quick settings page that borrows heavily from Apple's design. These changes are part of Google's Material 3 Expressive design language, which was officially unveiled last wee...
Google's newest feature for Pixel phones, Magic Portrait, is making waves in the Android 16 beta. This tool is designed to make lock screen wallpapers more eye-catching by framing the main subject. It's part of the Pixel wallpaper app's effects and works by isolating a portion of an image and offering various frame shapes and background colors. The feature is al...
Google is working on a major update for the Android Settings app. The goal is to make the interface more vibrant and engaging. This change is part of a broader effort to refresh the look and feel of the Settings app. It is not clear if this update is part of the new Material Design 3 Expressive theme. A few days ago, hints were found that Google might unveil a new M...
Google just dropped a new update for Pixel phones. This is the Android 16 Beta 3. 1, and it's rolling out to various Pixel devices. It's only been a few days since the main release, but Google is already on it, fixing bugs that were causing real headaches for users. The update includes a bunch of fixes. One big issue was with the system settings app. If your phone's...
The latest Android 16 Beta 3 update brings a fresh feature to Google Pixel devices: a dedicated Battery health stats page. This addition is the result of work that began way back in October 2022. It's a big deal for users who want to keep their devices running smoothly for as long as possible. To find this new feature, users need to dive into the Settings app. From ...
Google is constantly tweaking Android's interface, and the latest changes in Android 16 Beta 3 are a testament to that. The Quick Settings panel has seen some notable improvements. The media player, which was previously missing, is now front and center at the top of the panel. This change makes it easier to access your music or podcasts without digging through menus....
Google's latest Android 16 Beta 2 is out, and it's packed with new features and fixes. Let's dive right in and explore what's new. First up, if you're eager to try out Android 16 Beta 2, you'll need a compatible Pixel device. The list includes the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro...