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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.

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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.

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

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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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

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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.

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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.

Android Central

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

Android Central

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.

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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.

TechRadar

Android 16 could change how you access the Quick Settings screen, and not everyone will like it

Android 16 could require a two-finger swipe to access the Quick Settings screen.

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Google's Circle to Search is now your barcode and QR code scanner

Google's Circle to Search is leveling up with built-in barcode and QR code scanning.

Tom’s Guide

Android 15's latest beta finally sees lockscreen widgets return — but there’s a pretty big catch

Android 15's QPR beta 1 is here, and it finally has evidence that lockscreen widgets are making a comeback — but you won't be able to use them yet.

Android Central

Turns out Qi2 doesn't require magnets, but that kind of defeats the purpose

We all thought that the Qi2 charging standard was bundled with the Magnetic Power Profile, but that isn't the case. Now it's even weirder that Android companies aren't getting on board.

Android Central

Google could give Do Not Disturb better 'Priority' in Android 15

Google's first Android 15 QPR test teases a new, customizable DND option titled "Priority Mode."

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Satellite SOS comes to Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro users in the US

The Pixel 9 family are the first Android phones to make use of this feature outside of China

Android Central

The Pixel 9 finally lets you transfer data whenever you want

Google added an anytime data transfer option in the Pixel 9 series.

Android Central

Google is ending the Play Store security reward program

With bug hunters finding less to hunt, Google is pulling the plug on the Play Store reward program.

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