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With every new teaser, the OPPO Find N5 seems like it's gonna be the best book-style foldable this year!
Sadly, OnePlus has just confirmed this phone won't be launching in the U.S. as the OnePlus Open 2. I had heard the Open 2 was cancelled a few months ago, but I was hoping my source was incorrect. Unfortunately they were not.
Hopefully OPPO launches the Find N5 in the markets where the Open 2 would've been, but I don't see them expanding into the U.S. with this product 🥲
Sadly, OnePlus has just confirmed this phone won't be launching in the U.S. as the OnePlus Open 2. I had heard the Open 2 was cancelled a few months ago, but I was hoping my source was incorrect. Unfortunately they were not.
Hopefully OPPO launches the Find N5 in the markets where the Open 2 would've been, but I don't see them expanding into the U.S. with this product 🥲
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🚨 Android 16 Beta 2 is here!
The second beta brings new media and camera updates like Ultra HDR improvements, behavior changes like the removal of opting out of edge-to-edge more, and more.
Here's everything you need to know 👇
https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16-beta-2/
The second beta brings new media and camera updates like Ultra HDR improvements, behavior changes like the removal of opting out of edge-to-edge more, and more.
Here's everything you need to know 👇
https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16-beta-2/
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⬇️ Android 16 Beta 2 is already available as a Generic System Image (GSI) and will soon roll out for Pixels
The build ID is BP22.250124.009.
If you were hoping for it to include major UI changes like the new Quick Settings panel I found, I'm sorry to say they're not here 😢
The build ID is BP22.250124.009.
If you were hoping for it to include major UI changes like the new Quick Settings panel I found, I'm sorry to say they're not here 😢
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This feature is now live in Android 16 Beta 2!
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💳 Android 16 Beta 2 lets you double press the power button to open Google Wallet
Android finally lets Pixel users choose between launching the camera app (current default) and Google Wallet when double pressing the power button.
Demo video👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-power-button-wallet-3526104/
Android finally lets Pixel users choose between launching the camera app (current default) and Google Wallet when double pressing the power button.
Demo video👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-power-button-wallet-3526104/
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Android 16 Beta 2 lets you double press the power button to open Google Wallet
Android 16 Beta 2 adds a new 'double press power button' menu that lets you choose to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
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👨🦱👩🦱 This new Android widget makes it easier to quickly switch users
Android 16 adds a new “multiuser” widget that lets you quickly switch between users on a device.
It's simple but should be useful for shared/family devices!
Screenshots👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-multiuser-widget-3526110/
Android 16 adds a new “multiuser” widget that lets you quickly switch between users on a device.
It's simple but should be useful for shared/family devices!
Screenshots👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-multiuser-widget-3526110/
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This new Android widget makes it easier to quickly switch users
A new "multiuser" widget has been added in Android 16 that lets you quickly switch between users on your device.
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💡Android 16 Beta 2 makes dimming the display more convenient for the whole Pixel 9 family
A new version of the Extra Dim feature is available for the Pixel 9 series; instead of manually toggling it, it's now integrated into the brightness slider.
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-9-extra-dim-android-16-3526204/
A new version of the Extra Dim feature is available for the Pixel 9 series; instead of manually toggling it, it's now integrated into the brightness slider.
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-9-extra-dim-android-16-3526204/
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Android 16 Beta 2 makes dimming the display more convenient for the whole Pixel 9 family
The latest Android 16 beta introduces a new version of Extra Dim that no longer needs to be manually toggled, but only on the Pixel 9.
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🤙 Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls
To fight scams, Android 16 will block you from sideloading apps or allowing accessibility access while you’re on a call.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-phone-call-protections-3526068/
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UPDATE: These new anti-scammer protections are actually LIVE in Android 16 Beta 2!
I've added a video to the article that demonstrates this new security feature!
To fight scams, Android 16 will block you from sideloading apps or allowing accessibility access while you’re on a call.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-phone-call-protections-3526068/
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UPDATE: These new anti-scammer protections are actually LIVE in Android 16 Beta 2!
I've added a video to the article that demonstrates this new security feature!
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Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls (Update: Demo)
A new security feature in Android 16 could block you from changing certain sensitive settings during phone calls.
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👓Google confirms Android XR will give apps access to your headset's cameras
A Google spokesperson confirmed to me that, with your permission, apps will be able to access the camera on Android XR headsets to create immersive experiences.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-camera-access-3526531/
A Google spokesperson confirmed to me that, with your permission, apps will be able to access the camera on Android XR headsets to create immersive experiences.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-camera-access-3526531/
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Google confirms Android XR will give apps access to your headset's cameras
Google has confirmed that apps can request access to the world-facing and the selfie-camera on Android XR headsets.
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🔍Google will soon let you access its new AI search mode right from your Pixel’s home screen
As AI Mode in Google Search gets closer to launch, we now have a look at how you'll be able to access it from the Pixel Launcher👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-ai-mode-shortcut-3526598/
As AI Mode in Google Search gets closer to launch, we now have a look at how you'll be able to access it from the Pixel Launcher👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-ai-mode-shortcut-3526598/
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Google will soon let you access its new AI search mode right from your Pixel’s home screen
The Pixel Launcher will soon get a shortcut to the new AI Mode feature in Google Search. Here's what it'll look like.
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🧲 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold may get a new setting that helps it work better with magnetic cases
Google is working on a new "robust open/close detection" feature that makes it easier for Android to tell when the Pixel Fold has been opened or closed👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-fold-open-close-detection-3526651/
Google is working on a new "robust open/close detection" feature that makes it easier for Android to tell when the Pixel Fold has been opened or closed👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-fold-open-close-detection-3526651/
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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold may get a new setting that helps it work better with some cases
Android 16 may add a new “robust open/close detection” setting that improves your Pixel Fold’s ability to tell whether it’s open or closed.
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⌨️ You can now play Android games on PC with only a keyboard
Google Play Games on PC has been updated to let you map your keyboard presses to touch inputs.
Screenshots of this new feature can be found👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/remap-controls-google-play-games-on-pc-3526996/
Google Play Games on PC has been updated to let you map your keyboard presses to touch inputs.
Screenshots of this new feature can be found👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/remap-controls-google-play-games-on-pc-3526996/
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You can now play Android games on PC with only a keyboard
Google Play Games on PC now lets you remap game controls to your keyboard, allowing you to play Android games without a mouse.
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Found some more info on the new Live Updates feature in Android 16, which lets progress-centric notifications appear prominently on the lock screen/AOD and also show a tiny chip in the status bar for ongoing alerts.
This is the API (setShortCriticalText) that apps can use to set what text to show in the status bar chip. Google suggests a max length of 7 characters, which is not a lot to work with in English but can go a long-way in some other languages.
This is the API (setShortCriticalText) that apps can use to set what text to show in the status bar chip. Google suggests a max length of 7 characters, which is not a lot to work with in English but can go a long-way in some other languages.
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🔐Android 16's enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you're serious about security
A new API lets apps detect when you're enrolled in Advanced Protection so they can enable extra security restrictions.
More details on this new feature👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-api-3527060/
A new API lets apps detect when you're enrolled in Advanced Protection so they can enable extra security restrictions.
More details on this new feature👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-api-3527060/
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Android 16's enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you're serious about security
Android 16 is adding an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection, thereby enabling extra security features.
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⌨️ Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here's how it works
Starting in Beta 2, Android 16 lets you assign custom key combinations to Android system shortcuts.
More details + a video demo can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/custom-keyboard-shortcuts-android-16-3527394/
Starting in Beta 2, Android 16 lets you assign custom key combinations to Android system shortcuts.
More details + a video demo can be found 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/custom-keyboard-shortcuts-android-16-3527394/
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Android 16 now lets you customize keyboard shortcuts — Here's how it works
Android 16 adds the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts. Here's how to create your own key combination for a shortcut!
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🔔Here's your first real look at Live Updates in Android 16
I managed to fully enable and record a demo of Android 16’s Live Updates feature, showing off how these new notifications look.
You can find the video demo 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-live-updates-demo-3528456/
I managed to fully enable and record a demo of Android 16’s Live Updates feature, showing off how these new notifications look.
You can find the video demo 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-live-updates-demo-3528456/
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Here's your first real look at Live Updates in Android 16
Live Updates is a new type of notification in Android 16 for things like rideshare pickups. Here's a first real-world look at the feature.
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📸 Android 16 lets you take proper screenshots of your beautiful HDR photos
Android 16 is implementing support for true HDR screenshots, enabling you to take screenshots of HDR content.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-hdr-screenshots-3528355/
Android 16 is implementing support for true HDR screenshots, enabling you to take screenshots of HDR content.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-hdr-screenshots-3528355/
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Android 16 lets you take proper screenshots of your beautiful HDR photos
Android 16 adds support for true HDR screenshots, enabling you to take proper screenshots of HDR content. Here's why that matters.
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🚹 Android 16 could add a new way to trigger your screen saver
Instead of docking your device, the new "postured" trigger will let you simply place your device upright to trigger the screen saver.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-screen-saver-postured-3528345/
Instead of docking your device, the new "postured" trigger will let you simply place your device upright to trigger the screen saver.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-screen-saver-postured-3528345/
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Android 16 could add a new way to trigger your screen saver
Google's working on a new way to trigger screen savers on Android, and it may go live in Android 16. Here's how the "postured" trigger works.
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Qualcomm just announced that its Snapdragon 8 Elite platform will be supported for "up to eight consecutive years of Android software and security updates."
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The company worked with Google on this new program, which also extends to the next five generations of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 and 7-series mobile platforms. It's up to OEMs to take advantage of this program, though meaning 7 years of updates isn't guaranteed for any given device.
FYI: I detailed this new program (called Longevity GRF) in full back in October, in case you want to read more about what Google and Qualcomm have done.
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What this means is that support for platform software included in this program will be made available to OEMs for eight consecutive years, including both Android OS and kernel upgrades, without requiring significant changes or upgrades to the platform and OEM code on the device (a separation commonly referred as “Project Treble” or the “vendor implementation”). While kernel changes will require updating kernel mode drivers, the vendor code can remain unchanged while the software support is being provided. This software support can lower costs for OEMs interested in supporting their devices longer and can show consumers the advantages of Snapdragon mobile processors and software support."The company worked with Google on this new program, which also extends to the next five generations of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 and 7-series mobile platforms. It's up to OEMs to take advantage of this program, though meaning 7 years of updates isn't guaranteed for any given device.
FYI: I detailed this new program (called Longevity GRF) in full back in October, in case you want to read more about what Google and Qualcomm have done.