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Android 16, iOS and Live Updates

Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates

Android 16 Beta 1 is rolling out with major improvements to how apps render on large screens and a new notification type called Live Updates

Yahoo · 10h

Android 16 Beta 1 is here for Pixels with 'live updates' and large display support

A major introduction in Android 16 Beta 1 is "Live Updates." If you caught Samsung's Galaxy S25 reveal, this might remind you of its lock screen Now Bar. According to Google, Live Updates will also find a home on your Pixel's lock screen in this test. Users can "monitor" ongoing activities "among other notifications."

TechCrunch on MSN · 6h

Android 16’s first beta version brings iOS-style live notifications

After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. New features include live

The Verge on MSN · 6h

Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications

Android 16’s first public beta has arrived, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride sharing and food delivery, following yesterday’s reveal of a similar feature in Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones.

Gizmochina · 1h

Google releases Android 16’s first public beta: Here’s how to download it

Google today officially released Android 16 Beta 1 for Pixel smartphones, two months after the developer preview was released in November. This means that if you have a Pixel phone ranging from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series (and even the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet!

Google Adds AI Shortcuts, Lock-Screen Updates, More

Android Authority · 1d

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.

PCMag on MSN · 1d

Google Adds AI Shortcuts, Lock-Screen Updates, More to Galaxy S25 Series

Android features unveiled at Samsung's Unpacked event narrow some of the gap between Samsung’s flavor of Android and Google’s.

Yahoo · 1d

Google expands AI Overviews in Circle to Search for the Galaxy S25 series and more

As consumers stare down the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, Google is announcing a new update its search software on Android. There are two major updates that will arrive on the

Pixel, Android and Identity Check

ZDNet · 1d

3 exciting AI features coming to Google Pixel and other Android phones

Google today has announced that several features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will also be heading to other Android phones soon. Some of these are specific to the Pixel 9 lineup, but most are coming to all recent Android phones. Here's a look at what's on the way.

Engadget on MSN · 10h

Android's Identity Check feature is rolling out to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices

Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,

Android Police · 7h

Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you

Identity Check is the latest in Google's suite of theft protection features, ensuring that a passcode alone is not enough to gain unauthorized access

Google buys part of HTC's XR business

Engadget on MSN · 16h

Google buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million

Google is paying HTC $250 million in cash for a deal that will give the bigger company's plans for Android XR a boost. Under the terms of their agreement, some members of the HTC Vive engineering team will be joining Google,

DMR News (English) on MSN · 7h

Google Strengthens XR Ambitions with $250 Million HTC Acquisition

Google has announced its strategic acquisition of a segment of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million. This move marks a significant step in Google’s efforts to enhance its Android XR platform,

Yahoo · 13h

HTC VIVE engineers join Google for Android XR push

Google first introduced Android XR in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm intending to bring Gemini-powered reality headsets and glasses. Today (Jan 23), the sear

Apple, India and Google

Bloomberg L.P. · 22h

Apple, Google Face Pressure From India to Open Up App Stores

India is trying to pry open the doors of the world’s biggest app stores, setting up a likely clash with Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. over social services, safety standards and access to the country’s smartphones.

Digit on MSN · 57m

Govt Wants Apple And Google To Pre-Install Its Apps On Every Smartphone: All We Know So Far

Google, which powers over 90 per cent of India's 700 million smartphones with its Android system, is reportedly resisting the plan.

AppleInsider · 18h

India tries telling Apple to pre-install government iPhone apps

The Indian government wants its own state-backed apps to be pre-installed on every iPhone and Android phone, but Apple and Google are expected to refuse.

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Google Ships First Beta of Android 16: Here's What You Get

Android 15 may remain a coming attraction for many Android users, but Google is now past screenwriting and into production on Android 16 with the launch of that mobile OS's first beta. This release, ...

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Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts

Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, ...

Google rolls out Android 16 beta 1 update

Google has officially announced the rollout of Android 16 Beta 1, marking the first major step in its next Android version cycle. This “beta-quality release” is now available as an over-the-air (OTA) ...

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Google Home Gemini Extension rolls out to everyone: Say hello to smarter home controls

The Google Home Gemini extension is now rolling out widely to everyone through the Gemini app for more natural smart home interactions.

Microsoft Just Made Google Disappear On Your iPhone, Android And PC

In essence, if you search for Google through Bing in your browser, you’ll see a “promoted by Microsoft” dropdown search box negating the need to click through to Google after all. “Bing is also ...

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Android 16 beta just arrived — here are all the new features

Development on Android 16 is progressing quickly, and ahead of the projected l ate spring/early summer arrival Google has ...

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