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Future of Android is AI as Gemini steals the spotlight on The Android Show
By Nandika Ravi published
Gemini x Android Gemini Live is expanding across the Android ecosystem, replacing Google Assistant on phones and integrating into wearables, cars, TVs, and XR.

Android 16 Beta 4: 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.

Don't ruin your Galaxy phone with a half-baked beta update
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Not yet When One UI 8 is good enough and ready, Samsung will give it to everyone. For now, let someone else be the guinea pig.

Samsung could be gearing up to launch an Android 16 beta this month
By Brady Snyder published
One UI 8 Following the disappointing One UI 7 launch, current reports indicate the One UI 8 beta program might launch sometime in late May.

Google won't bring Android 16's Battery Health page to older Pixels
By Brady Snyder published
Tough luck Google is prepping a Battery Health page for Pixels in Android 16, and we now know exactly which models will — and won't — be supported.

Android's leaked battery status indicator bears a striking resemblance to iOS
By Brady Snyder published
New looks Google is working on refreshing Android's UI with Material 3 Expressive, and that includes a new-look battery status indicator — here's a sneak peek.

'Intrusion Detection' might help Android 16 users catch suspicious phone activity
By Nickolas Diaz published
Furthering Security Google is reportedly developing a security feature called "Intrusion Detection" for Android 16.

News Weekly: Samsung teases a new foldable, Galaxy S25 Edge leak spoils the fun, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.
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