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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.

Connected Displays: Android 16's game-changing multitasking feature lands on select Pixels
By Nandika Ravi published
Productivity boost Android 16 is here and it's bringing some perks for Developers as well, as they get to play around with the Connected Displays feature.

Android 16 is officially here, and Pixels get first dibs on new features
By Nandika Ravi published
Hello, Android 16 Android 16 is here, and Pixel phones will be the first to experience this new stable version of the OS.

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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