Google has released Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3! This is the third and final beta (excluding .X releases) for the second quarterly release of Android 15, set for rollout in March 2025.
The update is rolling out for the Pixel 6 and later with build ID BP11.241210.004.
I had heard this was coming today but I was hoping it wouldn't given how busy this week is💀
The update is rolling out for the Pixel 6 and later with build ID BP11.241210.004.
I had heard this was coming today but I was hoping it wouldn't given how busy this week is💀
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📣 Android 16 may introduce a new compact notification shelf on the lock screen
Google is working on a new option for Android 16 that will let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen.
More details can be found in my latest article on Android Authority.
Google is working on a new option for Android 16 that will let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen.
More details can be found in my latest article on Android Authority.
Android Authority
Android 16 may introduce a new compact notification shelf on the lock screen
Android 16 may add a new setting that’ll let you collapse notifications into a shelf on the lock screen. Here's what it'll look like.
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Some European Pixel 9 users are seeing the Emergency SOS feature after updating to Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3.
While they're able to access the feature through Settings and also do the satellite pointing demo, it's unclear if ESOS is actually rolling out in Europe.
This is because while Skylo does support Europe, Google hasn't confirmed whether it's signed a partnership with Garmin or another emergency services provider to actually respond to ESOS reports in Europe.
At launch, this feature was officially only made available in the U.S.
While they're able to access the feature through Settings and also do the satellite pointing demo, it's unclear if ESOS is actually rolling out in Europe.
This is because while Skylo does support Europe, Google hasn't confirmed whether it's signed a partnership with Garmin or another emergency services provider to actually respond to ESOS reports in Europe.
At launch, this feature was officially only made available in the U.S.
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💳 Android 16 is adding a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet, and we have screenshots
You'll soon be able to double tap the power button on Pixel phones to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
Details + screenshots of this feature can be found in this article.
You'll soon be able to double tap the power button on Pixel phones to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
Details + screenshots of this feature can be found in this article.
Android Authority
Android 16 is adding a new shortcut to launch Google Wallet, and we have screenshots
Google is preparing to roll out a new shortcut for launching Google Wallet, and it could arrive in this year's Android 16 update.
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Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S25 series at Galaxy Unpacked!
Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about them. They’re tougher, faster, and packed full of new AI features from Google and @SamsungMobileUS.
Click here for all the details.
Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about them. They’re tougher, faster, and packed full of new AI features from Google and @SamsungMobileUS.
Click here for all the details.
Android Faithful
Samsung's Galaxy S25 is tougher, faster, and packed full of AI features
Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Hardware, software, features, and pricing.
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Hands-on with the Galaxy S25!
I spent some time with each new phone from Samsung the other day.
Check out my first impressions of the devices on YouTube!
I spent some time with each new phone from Samsung the other day.
Check out my first impressions of the devices on YouTube!
YouTube
Galaxy S25 Hands-on: Samsung's Best AI Phones!
This is my hands-on of the new Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Read this article for all the details on these new phones: https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-s25/
Pre-order these devices using my affiliate links:
Samsung…
Read this article for all the details on these new phones: https://www.androidfaithful.com/samsung-galaxy-s25/
Pre-order these devices using my affiliate links:
Samsung…
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Google rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25
The S25 and Pixel 9 are getting support for LE Audio hearing aids, among other features.
Details on these new accessibility features can be found here.
The S25 and Pixel 9 are getting support for LE Audio hearing aids, among other features.
Details on these new accessibility features can be found here.
Android Faithful
Google rolls out new accessibility features for Android, starting with Samsung's Galaxy S25
New accessibility features are rolling out for select Android devices, such as LE Audio hearing aid support and support for HID Braille displays.
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Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searches
Here’s all the details on Google’s upcoming upgrades to Circle to Search.
Here’s all the details on Google’s upcoming upgrades to Circle to Search.
Android Faithful
Circle to Search is adding new one-tap actions and AI overviews for visual searches
Google is expanding AI Overviews in Circle to Search to more visual searches and adding new one-tap actions.
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Gemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera
Also, Project Astra is finally coming this year…and it’ll be available first on the Galaxy S25 and select Pixels!
More details on these Gemini improvements can be found in this article.
Also, Project Astra is finally coming this year…and it’ll be available first on the Galaxy S25 and select Pixels!
More details on these Gemini improvements can be found in this article.
Android Faithful
Gemini is getting smarter with apps, YouTube videos, and your camera
Google has announced several key upgrades for its Gemini voice assistant at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event. These include the ability to chain actions across apps, Gemini Live support for files and videos, and Project Astra capabilities.
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Rejoice: The Samsung Galaxy S25 supports seamless updates!
The S25 is the first Samsung flagship to support seamless updates, letting them take OTA updates in the background.
More details on what this means can be found in this article.
The S25 is the first Samsung flagship to support seamless updates, letting them take OTA updates in the background.
More details on what this means can be found in this article.
Android Police
Rejoice: The Samsung Galaxy S25 supports seamless updates
Your Galaxy S25 will be able to install OTA updates in the background
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Samsung's Galaxy S25 supports Google's multimodal Gemini Nano AI model
Google confirmed to me that the S25 supports the same version of Gemini Nano as the Pixel 9, and that it’s being used for AI image descriptions in TalkBack!
More details on what this means can be found in this article.
Google confirmed to me that the S25 supports the same version of Gemini Nano as the Pixel 9, and that it’s being used for AI image descriptions in TalkBack!
More details on what this means can be found in this article.
Android Police
Samsung's Galaxy S25 supports Google's multimodal Gemini Nano AI model
The Galaxy S25 can use an on-device AI model to generate image descriptions automatically
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Big news: Samsung and Google are working on AR Glasses powered by Android XR to compete with Meta!
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BTW: Android 16 Beta 1 might be coming tomorrow…
Google told me that the Pixel 9 will get beta access to Android’s improved LE Audio support for hearing aids tomorrow (Jan 23)…and in their press release, they said these improvements will be available through the Android 16 beta.
That means it's likely Beta 1 is coming tomorrow, though Google wouldn't explicitly confirm that. Still, that’s not too surprising since Google already said it’d come sometime in January.
Google told me that the Pixel 9 will get beta access to Android’s improved LE Audio support for hearing aids tomorrow (Jan 23)…and in their press release, they said these improvements will be available through the Android 16 beta.
That means it's likely Beta 1 is coming tomorrow, though Google wouldn't explicitly confirm that. Still, that’s not too surprising since Google already said it’d come sometime in January.
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Samsung's opened pre-orders for the Galaxy S25!
Pre-order with my links to get $50 off the 256GB S25, $100 off the 512GB S25+, and $120 off the 512GB S25 Ultra!
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(Disclaimer: These are affiliate links that help support me!)
Pre-order with my links to get $50 off the 256GB S25, $100 off the 512GB S25+, and $120 off the 512GB S25 Ultra!
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