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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 starts rolling out to Pixels with some bug fixes
By Nandika Ravi published
Another Beta patch Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 is here, and it brings with it basic bug fixes for eligible Pixel devices.

Here are the first 10 things you should do with a new Android phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Tips & tricks Picked up a new Android phone? You’ll need to do these 10 things first to get the best experience and make necessary customizations.

How to install the One UI 8 beta
By Brady Snyder published
Early access Samsung is opening up availability for One UI 8, its next mobile operating system based on Android 16. Here's how you can try it out for yourself.

Motorola confirms which phones will get updated to Android 16
By Brady Snyder published
Hello UI Android 16 is already available for Google Pixel users, but now Motorola is sharing which of its models will get the boost to the next Android OS version.

Android 16 glitch is making some Pixel phones a pain to navigate
By Jay Bonggolto published
throwing a fit Pixel phone gestures and nav controls are going off the rails for some users in latest Android 16 bug.

News Weekly: Android 16 finally arrives, Samsung teases its Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Watch 8 leaks keep coming, and more.
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

When will my phone get Android 16?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The wait begins The public builds of Android 16 are now available, so here's when your phone will make the switch to the next version of Android.

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.

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.
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