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The latest Android 16 QPR2 beta makes it easier to add app shortcuts to home screen

Google's latest Android 16 QPR2 beta for Pixels brings app shortcut tweaks, UI polish, and stability improvements.

Samsung's One UI 8.5 update is an even bigger deal than you thought

Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 update will be based on Google's latest version of Android 16. Here's why that's a big deal.
Android Authority

This is the Android 17 codename, and it's not what you guessed

For most of Android’s history, Google publicly referred to each release by a version number and a codename. Traditionally, the codename was a dessert like Marshmallow, Jelly Bean, or Froyo. With the ...

Google is pulling the plug on Android Auto updates for some older phones

Currently, when you visit the Google Play Store, Android Auto indicates it still supports Android 8.0 or higher, but this ...
ZDNet

You can try Android 16's new lock screen widgets - if you have one of these phones

Lock screen widgets are returning to Android The feature is available now in beta for Pixel owners A public rollout is expected in December The latest Android beta is here, and it quietly dropped a ...
Lifehacker

Android's Canary Channel Lets You Try New Features Before Anyone Else

Most of us use our devices as the companies and developers who make them intend, waiting around for the latest operating system to be pushed out to the general public before upgrading. That's the safe ...