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Android 16 • eSIM • iOS 19 • Operating Systems

May 27, 2025• byJeremy P.

Android beta code hints at a new iOS feature that makes switching platforms easier

It’s not often that an Android leak outlines an upcoming iPhone feature. After all, the two famed competitors hardly ever collaborate. But that’s...

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Android 16 • Bluetooth • Operating Systems

May 24, 2025• byEric L.

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. While it has not drawn the same...

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Android 16 • Beta 1 • Operating Systems

May 20, 2025• byJeremy P.

Android 16 enhances the recent apps experience with surprisingly simple changes

Google I/O 2025 is underway, with the first day shedding light on some of the great things that are about to come. In addition to its future, the brand also...

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Android 16 • Operating Systems

May 20, 2025• byJeremy P.

This simple tweak improves Android 16’s fingerprint reader

In-screen fingerprint scanners have been a source of frustration for years. Thankfully, the latest Android 16 beta has a small but handy feature that looks set...

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Android 16 • Applications

April 17, 2025• byChris Peters

Google is bringing back the Do Not Disturb shortcut

People were angry when Google removed the Do Not Disturb shortcut and merged it into “modes.” The original tile was quietly replaced during the...

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Android 16 • beta • Google • Operating Systems

March 13, 2025• byStaff Writer

Android 16 Beta 3 learns a network security trick from macOS

For many, popping onto a network really doesn’t have much meaning beyond just getting online. While this isn’t really a big deal if you’re on...

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Android 16 • Operating Systems • settings menu

March 13, 2025• byStaff Writer

Google could give Android 16’s Settings sub-menus a card-style redesign

Google has made good on its word. The tech giant, back in November 2024, said that Android 16 would reach Platform Stability in March 2025. Beta 1 came out in...

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Android • Android 16 • Applications • Google

February 18, 2025• byStaff Writer

Apps can now see when Android 16’s high-security mode is enabled and react accordingly

Google already has a solid protection service, known as the Advanced Protection Program, for protecting your online presence against hacking attempts. Now...

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Android 16 • Audio • Hearing aid

January 28, 2025• byChris Peters

Android 16 beta hints at a brighter future for hearing aid users

Samsung’s latest One UI 7 shows a significant boost in accessibility with new features, some of which were developed alongside Google. Debuting on the...

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Android 16 • Operating Systems

January 23, 2025• byEric L.

Predictive back gesture navigation comes to Android 16 beta 1 for three-#sale_discreet 200 users

Android 16 Beta 1 has a #sale_discreet 200 The three #sale_discreet 200 navigation #sale_discreet 200 comes with a predictive back gesture animation to let...