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Google TV devices on Android 14, Google Nest devices, Chromecast, and some LG TVs can now locally control your Matter-enabled smart home devices Google said at CES 2025 that it had integrated the Home Runtime into these devices, enabling them to control Matter…
While I'm on the subject of smart home control, I thought I'd mention that Android 16 is adding a new PackageManager API that lets apps determine whether an Android device has Thread network support.
FCC docs suggest the Pixel 9 series has a Thread radio, but it's currently not utilized. That could change this year, though.
FCC docs suggest the Pixel 9 series has a Thread radio, but it's currently not utilized. That could change this year, though.
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📱The OnePlus 13 gets Gemini Nano support in its first software update
The OnePlus 13 is not only the first OnePlus phone to support Gemini Nano, but it may also be the first non-Pixel to support the multimodal version of the model!
More details can be found in this article on Android Authority.
The OnePlus 13 is not only the first OnePlus phone to support Gemini Nano, but it may also be the first non-Pixel to support the multimodal version of the model!
More details can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
The OnePlus 13 gets Gemini Nano support in its first software update
OnePlus is rolling out a new software update to the OnePlus 13 that brings Gemini Nano support. Here's what this means for your phone!
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🔊 Google may redesign the volume UI in Android 16, and here's a first look
The new design ditches the thick, pill-shaped sliders in favor of thinner, continuous sliders with handles.
You can see screenshots of the new volume UI by clicking on this link.
The new design ditches the thick, pill-shaped sliders in favor of thinner, continuous sliders with handles.
You can see screenshots of the new volume UI by clicking on this link.
Android Authority
Google may redesign the volume UI in Android 16, and here's a first look
Android 16 could bring an updated volume slider and volume panel UI. Here's an early first look at the new designs!
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🔙Android 16 may bring predictive back support to three-button navigation
Currently, predictive back only works with gesture navigation, but that's set to change in Android 16.
More details + a demo video can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Currently, predictive back only works with gesture navigation, but that's set to change in Android 16.
More details + a demo video can be found in this article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 16 may bring predictive back support to three-button navigation
Three-button navigation is getting upgraded in Android 16 with predictive back support. Here's what that means for you.
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🚗 Android Automotive will be getting lots of new apps, starting next month
Google is finally launching the car ready mobile apps program that it announced back in May.
More details on this program can be found in this article.
Google is finally launching the car ready mobile apps program that it announced back in May.
More details on this program can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android Automotive will be getting lots of new apps, starting next month
Cars running Android Automotive will soon have access to many more apps on the Google Play Store. Here's how.
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Vote which version of Android's volume panel you prefer.
Final Results
14%
I prefer Android 14's!
53%
I prefer Android 15's!
32%
I prefer Android 16's!
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Of these three volume panel designs, what do you think is the best?
Keep in mind the design that I put down for Android 16 isn't live yet and may not be the final design. Still, I know some of y'all have strong opinions on this, so vote in the poll.
Keep in mind the design that I put down for Android 16 isn't live yet and may not be the final design. Still, I know some of y'all have strong opinions on this, so vote in the poll.
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📱Android 16 could make multitasking better on phones with this split screen change
Google is preparing to add a 90:10 split ratio in Android 16, similar to how Open Canvas works in OxygenOS 15 on OnePlus phones.
Read this article for more details + a demo video.
Google is preparing to add a 90:10 split ratio in Android 16, similar to how Open Canvas works in OxygenOS 15 on OnePlus phones.
Read this article for more details + a demo video.
Android Authority
Android 16 could make multitasking better on phones with this split screen change
The Android 16 update may upgrade split-screen multitasking on phones by letting you put two apps into a 90:10 ratio. Here's a first look.
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👀 Android 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tablets
Google is working on three-way split-screen multitasking for tablets, possibly inspired by the Open Canvas feature of some OnePlus devices.
More details and a demo video can be found in this article.
Google is working on three-way split-screen multitasking for tablets, possibly inspired by the Open Canvas feature of some OnePlus devices.
More details and a demo video can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android 16 could borrow one of the best OxygenOS multitasking features for tablets
Android 16 may bring a major upgrade to split-screen multitasking on tablets. The new system may be inspired by OnePlus' Open Canvas feature.
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Oh, it seems this is now public. This 7-core variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite is apparently intended for foldables (less heat generation), according to OEM sources.
In terms of performance, it gets 2% lower scores in AnTuTu and 7% less in Geekbench multi-core.
In terms of performance, it gets 2% lower scores in AnTuTu and 7% less in Geekbench multi-core.
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After seeing all the progress that's been made in Windows emulation on Android, I've been waiting for some OEM to ship a simple tool that gets the job done.
Kudos to Xiaomi for this. Hopefully this is something they can bring globally.
Kudos to Xiaomi for this. Hopefully this is something they can bring globally.
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Google has released Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3! This is the third and final beta (excluding .X releases) for the second quarterly release of Android 15, set for rollout in March 2025.
The update is rolling out for the Pixel 6 and later with build ID BP11.241210.004.
I had heard this was coming today but I was hoping it wouldn't given how busy this week is💀
The update is rolling out for the Pixel 6 and later with build ID BP11.241210.004.
I had heard this was coming today but I was hoping it wouldn't given how busy this week is💀
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📣 Android 16 may introduce a new compact notification shelf on the lock screen
Google is working on a new option for Android 16 that will let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen.
More details can be found in my latest article on Android Authority.
Google is working on a new option for Android 16 that will let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen.
More details can be found in my latest article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 16 may introduce a new compact notification shelf on the lock screen
Android 16 may add a new setting that’ll let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen. Here's what it'll look like.
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Some European Pixel 9 users are seeing the Emergency SOS feature after updating to Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3.
While they're able to access the feature through Settings and also do the satellite pointing demo, it's unclear if ESOS is actually rolling out in Europe.
This is because while Skylo does support Europe, Google hasn't confirmed whether it's signed a partnership with Garmin or another emergency services provider to actually respond to ESOS reports in Europe.
At launch, this feature was officially only made available in the U.S.
While they're able to access the feature through Settings and also do the satellite pointing demo, it's unclear if ESOS is actually rolling out in Europe.
This is because while Skylo does support Europe, Google hasn't confirmed whether it's signed a partnership with Garmin or another emergency services provider to actually respond to ESOS reports in Europe.
At launch, this feature was officially only made available in the U.S.
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💳 Android 16 is adding a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet, and we have screenshots
You'll soon be able to double tap the power button on Pixel phones to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
Details + screenshots of this feature can be found in this article.
You'll soon be able to double tap the power button on Pixel phones to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
Details + screenshots of this feature can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android 16 is adding a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet, and we have screenshots
Google is preparing to roll out a new shortcut for launching Google Wallet, and it could arrive in this year's Android 16 update.
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Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked!
Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about them. They’re tougher, faster, and packed full of new AI features from Google and @SamsungMobileUS.
Click here for all the details.
Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about them. They’re tougher, faster, and packed full of new AI features from Google and @SamsungMobileUS.
Click here for all the details.
Android Faithful
Samsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Hardware, software, features, and pricing.
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