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Pixel 9 tests a 'screen-off' toggle for fingerprint scanning in Android 16

Android 16's latest Developer Preview offered a new fingerprint unlock method for Pixels.

Android Central

Android 16 could make unlocking your Pixel 9 much quicker — here's how

A new setting for the Pixel 9 series' fingerprint scanner found in Android 16 developer preview 2 lets you unlock the phone with the screen off.

Tom’s Guide

The allegedly canceled Pixel Tablet 2 could've offered these upgrades

Google's supposedly canceled Pixel Tablet 2 was rumored to offer a few upgrades.

Android Central

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Google reportedly cancels development of future Pixel Tablet models

Reports surfaced, claiming Google has cancelled a future Pixel Tablet, codenamed "Kiyomi."

Android Central

Android 16 will improve how we use our phones in the dark — here’s how

A new feature discovered in the Android 16 developer preview helps to better control your phone's brightness in the dark.

Tom’s Guide

Android 16 has a new trick to put a damper on annoying app pings

Android 16's notification timeout will bring some much-needed peace and quiet.

Android Central

Google will tell you just how long you've been scrolling with new 'screen time reminders'

These new "occasional" reminders are starting to appear on Pixels and other Android phones.

Android Central

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Google's new app secures your chats with a twist

Google's new app verifies your chat partners, so you can chat with confidence.

Android Central

Android 16 could borrow this key feature from Windows 11

Switching between default audio inputs and outputs could be easier on Android, and the next update might address that.

Android Central

Android 16's making Quick Settings easier to access — after first making it more difficult

Android 16 still looks to be moving to split notifications/settings windows, but at least the latest beta indicates you can still swipe to access both with a single finger.

Tom’s Guide

OnePlus 13 just tipped to steal this feature from iPhones and Google Pixels

Tom’s Guide

OnePlus 13 might grab Google's offline Find My Device feature for Pixels

A report states the OnePlus 13 could grab offline Find My Device capabilities like the Pixel 9 and 8.

Android Central

Google could bring Quick Share to iPhones and Macs

Quick Share, formerly launched as Nearby Share, has been featured on Android devices and Windows platforms for some time.

Android Central

Android 16 could reverse this controversial decision — what you need to know

Android 16 could see Google reverse a controversial change — and I'm thrilled about it.

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Android 16 could steal the best part of iPhone's Dynamic Island

‘Rich Ongoing Notifications’ feel a lot like app updates through the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, but Android actually has a longer history in this area than iOS.

TechRadar

Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone

The latest Android beta version includes a hidden feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.

Android Central

Google may let its Apple inspiration bring 'ongoing notifications' to Android

It seems familiar in more ways than one.

Android Central

Google is cooking up a new 'Modes' feature to replace 'Do Not Disturb' in Android 16

Android 16 is likely to launch next year. However, the Android 15 QPR 1 beta release might have some hidden features in the pipeline for the next OS.

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New Google longevity plan could allow Android phones to get 7 years of updates

A long-simmering Google plan to keep Android devices up to date is coming to fruition with the Google Requirement Freeze program

Tom’s Guide

Android 16 tipped for huge multitasking upgrade that beats the iPhone

Some code suggests that Google is working on a multitasking upgrade for next year's Android 16 update that turns apps into bubbles that will float over other apps for easy switching back and forth.

Android Central

Android 15 volume panel will have useful audio controls for Pixel Buds Pro users

Google started rolling out an update for Android 15 that returns Noise Control to users.

Tom’s Guide

Android notifications could change in a big way — here's how

Google is playing with what types of icons show up as notifications in the status bar.

Android Central

Google is making it harder to sideload apps on Android

Android apps can now demand downloads through Google Play, putting the brakes on sideloading.

Android Central

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 update hauls in several fixes for Pixel Bluetooth and more

Google dropped Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for all enrolled and eligible Pixel devices.

Tom’s Guide

Android 16 could make an iPhone-inspired change to your notifications

Recent code found in Android 15 reveals that Google could change how the notifications and Quick Settings pages will function.

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