Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is here with fixes for battery drain and device freezes

Google has released Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2. The latest beta includes fixes for stability, performance, and usability issues.

Google Quietly Prepares Major iPhone Feature Boost For Pixel 9

Originally found only in Google’s bleeding-edge “Canary” build, AirDrop system files for the Pixel 9 series have now been ...

The first Android Canary release of 2026 is here!

Google has released the January 2026 Android Canary release, and we've uncovered a few notable tweaks and features.
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Android 16 QPR3 beta 2 makes settings easier to navigate and squashes plenty of bugs

The first Android 16 QPR3 beta introduced features like the ability to disable the At a Glance widget on the Pixel home ...
Tech Times

Google's Android 17 Leak Hints at Split Quick Settings, Notification Shade for Foldables

Android 17 leak reveals split Quick Settings and notification shade for foldables, plus separate Wi-Fi and mobile data tiles ...
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Android 16 is called Baklava, not something starting with ‘W’ — Here’s why it makes sense

It seems Google is planning a surprise with the upcoming Android 16 update. According to a new report from Android Authority, the internal codename for the OS is “Baklava,” a surprise departure from ...
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The first Android 16 developer preview just landed: Here’s what you need to know

The best source for Android OS news. Co-host on the Android Faithful podcast. First of all, it might surprise you to hear that Google is releasing Android 16 DP1 today. After all, the first developer ...

My 4-step routine to make any Android phone operate like new again (and reliably)

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...