When Android 16 arrived on Pixel phones in early summer, reactions were lukewarm. The first stable build felt like a minor upgrade to Android 15, with a limited number of visible novelties and without most …
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Google is testing a new option for Android: play now, pay later
Although the Google Play Store is dominated by a game billing model in which the basic use is free, but additional functions, content or benefits are paid for, there are still a significant number of …
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2026 could easily become the year of the Android desktop
For years it has been jokingly referred to as the “year of the Linux desktop”, but 2026 could, quite realistically, become the year of the Android desktop environment. Although Android is best known as a …
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How to turn Android 16 Quick Settings into a smart home control center
The first major update of the Android 16 system brought back the utility of the Quick Settings panel thanks to the ability to split large “pill” elements in half and place them in the same …
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Android 16 solves one of the most annoying problems
Android 16 will soon automatically delete the original screenshot as soon as the user takes a scrolling screenshot. A screenshot is the simplest way to share the content that is currently visible on the screen, …
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Android 16 QPR2 update for the second half of 2025 arrives with three new features worth trying
Google has started the distribution of Android 16 Quarterly Platform Release 2 (QPR2), which means that compatible devices should receive the new update soon. Android 16 QPR2 brings a series of improvements aimed at better …
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