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The June 2025 Android update offers crucial security tweaks for Pixel users —and two huge new features
By Brady Snyder last updated
Key update Although Android 16 is here, Google Pixel owners running Android 15 can install the June 2025 security patch with important fixes.

Android 16: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Brady Snyder last updated
Let's go Google is now delivering public builds of Android 16, giving power users the ability to see what's coming to the platform in 2025.

Android 17: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
What's next Here's a look at all the updates coming to Android in 2026.

Samsung One UI 8 beta 2 rolls out for Galaxy S25 series in multiple regions
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Second One UI 8 beta Samsung has launched the second beta of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S25 series, featuring a user feedback tool for interpreter performance, bug fixes, and the June security patch.

Pixel 6a's battery issues could be finally addressed with a mandatory update
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Battery update Google Pixel 6a owners to get a mandatory software update to prevent battery overheating, potentially impacting capacity and charging after 400 cycles.

Google's on the right track with desktop mode in Android 16
By Andrew Myrick published
It's finally here It's still early, but after spending a bit of time with Google's take on Desktop Mode, I'm impressed by how polished it is. Hopefully, this means things will only get better from here.

Android 16 review: Same difference
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Spot the difference Android 16 may not have exciting features, but it builds the foundation for Google's major design overhaul.

Android 16 Material 3 Expressive vs. iOS 26 Liquid Glass: Imperfect polar opposites
By Brady Snyder published
UI overhauls Android and iOS are both shaking up their visual and user interfaces with upcoming software versions, but which is best? I tried them both.

Google details its future Android 16 plans this year, and highlights new features
By Nickolas Diaz published
More in store Get a glimpse at what Google has planned for the future of Android 16 and its features for launch.

Six new Android features just dropped, and you can try them out today
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
RCS Improvements Android 16 introduces six significant upgrades, including personalized group chats, an enhanced photo editor, smarter home management, improved safety features, amongst others
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