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Reported changes to Android development aren't really a change
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Same as it ever was Despite what you might read, how Android is made isn't changing.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.

What you need to know about One UI 7: Software is hard
By Jerry Hildenbrand published
Doing it wrong Samsung isn't trying to make you angry; things just get a little squirrely when you try to do too much.

Report claims Google may move to 'privately' develop Android's future
By Nickolas Diaz published
Making changes A report claimed Google plans to "privately" develop Android, which may affect its AOSP releases.

Google Messages will eventually let you delete RCS chats for everyone
By Brady Snyder published
UNDO Google Messages might steal a fan-favorite iMessage feature in the future, allowing users to delete RCS chats for everyone.

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes
By Brady Snyder published
Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.

Android 16's Vulkan standard is great, but ADPF might be the real miracle
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Upgrades galore Android 16 is introducing two major updates to mobile gaming, and while both are great, one is clearly more beneficial than the other.

Android 16's dynamic battery indicator and subtle UI changes could brighten up your phone
By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published
Dynamic Battery Icon Google's forthcoming Android 16 promises visual enhancements, particularly in the status bar icons as they were hidden in the latest Android 16 beta.
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