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.
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.
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,
How to install the Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel
The Android 16 Beta is here for Google Pixel devices. Here's how to install the Android 16 Beta and which Pixel devices are supported.
Google Releases Android 16 Beta 1
Google today will release the first beta of Android 16 for developers and enthusiasts with supported Pixel devices (Pixel 6 and newer).
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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.
Android 16's first beta is here with major tablet improvements and iOS-like Live Updates
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Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications
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Android 16 Beta Launches Today for Pixel Devices!
It’s only January and we have already cruised right through the developer preview stage and onto betas for the next version of Android. It’s a wild timeline we’re now living in, but yes, Android 16 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
India sends notices to Uber, Ola over pricing disparity on Apple and Android phones
An Indian government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android ...
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, ...