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Android 16 Developer Preview 1: New features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Looking ahead The stable Android 15 build is now hitting Pixels, so it's time to take a look at what's coming to Android next year — this is what we know about Android 16.
What happens if Google has to sell Chrome?
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Under new ownership A win for Microsoft and Apple, selling Chrome isn't going to make the web better.
Google's Android 16 release schedule shakeup is all about helping its competitors
By Brady Snyder published
Even playing field It'll be easier for Android's partner OEMs to ship timely updates and line up releases with new products.
Google Messages could have a native backup tool in its future on Android
By Nickolas Diaz published
Stored safely away Google is tipped to have a backup/restore function in development for Messages.
OPPO's ColorOS 15 preps several AI features via Gemini 1.5 Pro and more
By Nickolas Diaz published
Harnessing Gemini OPPO detailed a major AI update for its ColorOS 15 via Google's Gemini models.
Google improving the tools app developers use is just as important as any Android update
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
How it's made If you want Android to improve, you must give developers the right tools.
Instagram is giving you a reset button for your feed recommendation
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar last updated
Reset time Instagram tries to engage you in scrolling through numerous reels or feeds through its recommendations based on your interests, which can now be fully reset.
Google is giving Windows on Arm some more love with a native Drive app
By Jay Bonggolto published
small win One of the leading cloud storage services is now on Windows on Arm.
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