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iOS, Android 16 and Live Updates

Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates

Android 16 Beta 1 is rolling out with major improvements to how apps render on large screens and a new notification type called Live Updates

TechCrunch on MSN · 4h

Android 16’s first beta version brings iOS-style live notifications

After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. New features include live

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Android Central on MSN · 8h

Android 16 Beta 1 is here for Pixels with 'live updates' and large display support

Google has released Android 16 Beta 1 to developers and early adopters, meaning users can enroll their Pixels in its program. The update packs support for a wide range of features like better large display support for apps,

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Tom's Guide on MSN · 8h

Android 16 beta just arrived — here are all the new features

Development on Android 16 is progressing quickly, and ahead of the projected l ate spring/early summer arrival Google has just released the very first beta version. Unlike Apple, which splits up public and developer betas, Android 16 beta is available to everyone — provided they have an eligible Pixel device.

Android Police · 1h

How to install Android 16 Beta 1 on your phone — and what you'll get

The browser-based Android Flash Tool is the second-simplest way to get Android 16 Beta 1 onto your Pixel. The tool uses WebUSB to connect your computer to your phone, so you'll need a browser that supports it, like Chrome or Edge. The Android Flash Tool provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through this process.

PCMag on MSN · 8h

Google Ships First Beta of Android 16: Here's What You Get

Android 15 may remain a coming attraction for many Android users, but Google is now past screenwriting and into production on Android 16 with the launch of that mobile OS's first beta. This release, unlike the developer previews of Android 16 that shipped in November and December,

Pixel, Android and Identity Check

ZDNet · 1d

3 exciting AI features coming to Google Pixel and other Android phones

Google today has announced that several features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will also be heading to other Android phones soon. Some of these are specific to the Pixel 9 lineup, but most are coming to all recent Android phones. Here's a look at what's on the way.

Engadget on MSN · 7h

Android's Identity Check feature is rolling out to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices

Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,

Android Police · 4h

Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you

Identity Check is the latest in Google's suite of theft protection features, ensuring that a passcode alone is not enough to gain unauthorized access

HTC, Google and Android XR

Engadget · 14h

Google buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million

Google is paying HTC $250 million in cash for a deal that will give the bigger company's plans for Android XR a boost. Under the terms of their agreement, some members of the HTC Vive engineering team will be joining Google,

Yahoo · 11h

HTC VIVE engineers join Google for Android XR push

Google first introduced Android XR in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm intending to bring Gemini-powered reality headsets and glasses. Today (Jan 23), the sear

SiliconANGLE · 7h

Google joins forces with HTC Vive to boost Android XR Development

Google LLC announced today that it’s acquiring parts of HTC Corp. Vive’s engineering team to accelerate the development of its new Android XR operating system for virtual reality and extended reality headsets.

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Reuters · 9h

AI startup Perplexity launches assistant-like feature for Android devices

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity launched an agent-based assistant for Android devices on Thursday as it looks to take on larger rival OpenAI's ChatGPT and incumbent assistants such as Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa.

Digital Trends on MSN · 6h

Perplexity’s new AI agent can perform multi-step tasks on your Android device

Perplexity AI wants to put an AI agent on your Android phone that isn't Gemini.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The Verge on MSN · 7h

Perplexity now has a mobile assistant on Android

Perplexity has turned its AI “answer engine” into a mobile assistant on Android. The new assistant can answer general questions and perform tasks on your behalf, such as writing an email, setting a reminder,

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The Galaxy S25 will be the most popular Android flagship and it'll be undeserved

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy S25 series, and the base S25 will likely be a top-seller in 2025. But it won't deserve this ...

Samsung’s Android 15 Update—Bad News For Galaxy S24 Owners

Another delay could be hitting S24 owners. Future Publishing via . Owners of Samsung flagships should be rightly excited ...

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Android announces new hearing aid and screenreader connectivity for Galaxy and Pixel

Android users who use assistive devices can anticipate in a new era of connection and control, right on their phone. New to ...

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 is here with key bug fixes

Google has released Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 with loads of bog fixes for both user and developer-reported issues.

Identity Check is Android 15’s most important new security feature

Google's new Identity Check feature for Android 15 phones will protect sensitive data if the handset is lost or stolen.

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Top 10 Unique Android Games You Missed

"ColdFusion is your gateway to understanding the past, present, and future of technology and innovation. Discover groundbreaking advancements paving the way for our future right here on ColdFusion." ...

Samsung's Good Lock getting a One UI 7-inspired redesign

Samsung's Good Lock app has received a UI design in its latest update to match the aesthetics of One UI 7. More details here.

OpenAI releases Operator agent as rivals enhance their AI services

Going forward, OpenAI plans to expand the availability of Operator beyond ChatGPT Pro to the chatbot’s other tiers. The company will also offer the agent through its application programming interface.

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