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The Auracast upgrade in Android 16 is more powerful than it looks
Android 16 is shaping up to be a quietly impactful update due to the addition of Auracast support for LE Audio hearing aids.
Xiaomi devices eligible for Android 16 update
Which Xiaomi phones will receive Android 16? Check the complete list of eligible devices to find out if yours made the cut.
Android 16 desktop mode — Google's best-kept secret got a quiet reveal at I/O
We've known for while that Google is working a version of DeX as previously leaked Android 16 code revealed a desktop mode ...
Android 16 offers our first look at native flashlight intensity controls on Pixel phones
Pixel phones could receive native OS-level flashlight brightness adjustment in the upcoming Android 16 QPR 1 update. The ...
The Big Leap: Android 16 Material 3 Expressive vs. Android 15’s Design
Discover Android 16's exciting updates, from Material 3 design to dynamic wallpapers, enhanced haptics, and improved ...
You can beta test Android 16’s big redesign starting today
Google rolled out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 on Tuesday, giving Pixel owners the ability to try out Material 3 Expressive early.
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Android 16 Really is Getting a Desktop Mode With Help From Samsung’s DeX
Google and Samsung sure work on a lot of stuff together these days. From their exclusive Wear OS buildouts to Android XR ...
Android 16 includes a desktop interface Google built from Samsung DeX
Google confirmed that Android 16 gives devices the ability to display a desktop-style experience when they're connected to an ...
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The Android Show Live Blog: Android 16's New Design, Gemini on TV and Wear OS 6
Android 16 will arrive this summer with a new expressive look, Gemini's arriving to even more devices like TVs along with ...
My 7 favorite wallpapers I made with Android 16's Magic Portrait
Magic Portrait is one of Android 16's best (and most creative) new features. Here are my favorite wallpapers I've made with ...