Google is gradually preparing for the release of Android 17, which is expected to include a native App Lock feature. This feature is designed to improve privacy by preventing sensitive app content from being displayed to others. According to Android Authority, the Android Canary 2601 build provides insight into how App Lock will handle notifications from locked apps. Continue reading “Android 17 App Lock could hide notification content: Report”
Google on Thursday announced an update to Androidify that allows users to create custom Android bot avatars and set them as Wear OS watch faces. The update enables seamless transfer of a personalized avatar from an Android device to a Wear OS watch within seconds. Continue reading “Androidify adds open-source tools for custom Wear OS watch faces”
Google on Wednesday announced the rollout of Emergency Live Video on Android, a feature designed to allow emergency responders to view live footage of critical situations. From car accidents and medical emergencies to fast-moving natural events, sharing real-time video can help responders quickly understand the scenario and provide appropriate assistance. Continue reading “Google expands Android safety tools with Emergency Live Video”
Opera has released new AI upgrades for its Android browser to align its mobile experience more closely with the capabilities of its flagship desktop browser, Opera One, which is also available on iOS. The update focuses on enabling users to provide context from websites, files, and images when interacting with AI. Continue reading “Opera for Android gets AI upgrades with file uploads and webpage context support”
Google has released Android 16 QPR2, introducing updates across user experience, developer tools, media, connectivity, and security. This is the first minor SDK release, allowing faster delivery of new APIs while maintaining compatibility with existing apps. Minor SDK releases focus on additive changes rather than behavior modifications, reducing the need for extensive regression testing. Continue reading “Android 16 QPR2 update brings expanded dark theme, widget metrics, and SMS protection”
Google has begun rolling out the Android 16 update, introducing new features focused on device organization, personalization, communication, safety and accessibility. The rollout also reflects a shift in Google’s release strategy, moving away from a single annual operating system upgrade to more frequent feature releases, ensuring new capabilities reach users as soon as they are ready. Continue reading “Android 16 December update brings new parental controls, expanded dark theme, expressive captions and more”
In a move aimed at simplifying the cross-platform sharing experience, a new compatibility feature allowing Google’s Quick Share on Android to interact directly with Apple’s AirDrop is being introduced. This development addresses long-standing user feedback regarding the difficulty of transferring files between devices running different operating systems. Continue reading “Android Quick Share to Apple AirDrop file sharing arrives”
Google recently announced and subsequently adjusted new developer verification requirements for the Android ecosystem. These requirements are intended as an additional security measure to protect Android users from sophisticated scams and digital fraud. Continue reading “Android developer verification: Google easing app sideloading restrictions”
Google has started the rollout of the November Pixel Drop for Pixel devices, introducing new features including Remix in Google Messages, AI-powered notification summaries, themed packs, and enhanced safety tools. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: Remix in Messages, AI summaries, new theme packs and more”
Google Play is updating its technical quality requirements with a new Android vitals metric that tracks excessive partial wake lock usage. Developed with input from Samsung and refined using feedback from developers, the metric aims to help identify background behaviors that contribute to battery drain. It is now available to all developers following the completion of its beta phase. Continue reading “Google Play to flag apps with excessive wake locks and battery drain”
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes, Google has shared how Android helps protect users from one of today’s most common digital threats — mobile scams. Over the past year, AI-assisted fraud has become increasingly sophisticated, resulting in more than $400 billion in global financial losses. Continue reading “Android users 58% less exposed to scam texts than iPhone users: Report”
Nothing released the Nothing OS 4.0 open beta update based on Android 16 for the Nothing Phone (3), Phone (2), Phone (2a), and Phone (2a) Plus earlier this month. As promised, the company has now released the beta update for the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro models finally. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (3a) Series Nothing OS 4.0 Open Beta arrives”
motorola has announced it is beginning the rollout of the Android 16 operating system to its smartphone portfolio. The company confirmed that the update will be progressively extended to its devices, starting with three models from its premium range. Continue reading “motorola begins Android 16 roll out in India”
After teasers, OnePlus today confirmed the launch of OxygenOS 16, the company’s next major software update based on Android 16 will be launched on October 16, 2025, a day after OPPO introduces ColorOS 16 in China. Continue reading “OnePlus to launch OxygenOS 16 on October 16”
OnePlus India has announced the integration of Google’s Gemini models into its upcoming operating system, OxygenOS 16. This move will bring a range of generative AI capabilities to future OnePlus devices. Continue reading “OxygenOS 16 to bring Google Gemini integration”
