Android 16: Confirmed features, codename, leaks, release date, and everything else we know so far
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Google switched things up with Android 15 when it decided to decouple the platform update from the Pixel 9 series. That decision gave both the software and hardware their own breathing room and independent timelines. The official stable Android 15 update has been out for the Pixel lineup for […]
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Android 16 DP1 is already here, shifting the entire launch schedule forward
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Today, Google launched Android 16 Developer Preview 1 for supported Pixel devices. The update brings a handful of new features, including an embedded photo picker. Most importantly, today’s launch pushes the eventual stable release forward by about three months. Google threw us for a whirl last month when […]
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These are the Pixel phones that will get Android 16 DP1, and there are two surprises
Adamya Sharma / Android Authority TL;DR The first developer preview build of Android 16 is here for Google’s Pixel devices. Android 16 DP1 is rolling out to the Pixel 6 and newer models, which is surprising considering Android 15 was the final commitment from Google for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The stable […]
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We made unofficial Android 16 wallpapers to get you hyped
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR We have created six unofficial Android 16 wallpapers. Android 16 Developer Preview 1 launched today much earlier than usual. If you don’t want to (or can’t) install Android 16, at least you can get excited by using one of these wallpapers! We didn’t expect to be talking about […]
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This app brings the Pixel Screenshots experience to any Android device
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR PixelShot is a new app that copies Google’s Pixel Screenshots app. Like Pixel Screenshots, PixelShot collects and analyzes your screenshots so you can search through them later. Unlike Pixel Screenshots, the app is available for all Android devices and not just the Pixel 9. However, it doesn’t work fully […]
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Gemini can now remember your love for pickleball and whatever else you want it to know
Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR You can now ask Gemini to remember your interests and preferences. This can include information about your work, hobbies, aspirations, and more. You can view, edit, delete, or share information you had Gemini save. The more information you give an AI about yourself, the better and more personal the […]
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Deal: Score 47% off the SanDisk 1TB PRO-G40 external SSD
Black Friday isn’t all about smartphones and wearables. It’s the time of year when we see record-low prices on all manner of tech products, including external solid-state storage drives. The SanDisk Professional 1TB PRO-G40 SSD is the perfect example, dropping to its lowest price since the holiday season last year and equalling its best price […]
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The rumored OnePlus flip foldable could launch next year
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A Chinese leaker has claimed that OnePlus could launch a flip-style foldable next year. The device will reportedly be part of the Ace series, which is typically exclusive to the Chinese market. It’s been over a year since OnePlus launched its first foldable phone, the OnePlus Open, and it’s […]
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Instagram offers to forget all the questionable content you’ve watched
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Instagram is getting a recommendation reset tool. Once reset, the app will start fresh with recommendations for Explore, Reels, and your Feed. You can keep following the same accounts, or drop as many as you like. How many times have you been browsing around Netflix or YouTube and spotted […]
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