🛜 Quick Settings on Android could revert to expanding tiles the old way
Google is testing a change that brings back the old Quick Settings tile expansion behavior from Android 5.1.
It's far from finished, but here's a video showing the current state👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-settings-expansion-3521878/
Google is testing a change that brings back the old Quick Settings tile expansion behavior from Android 5.1.
It's far from finished, but here's a video showing the current state👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-quick-settings-expansion-3521878/
Android Authority
Quick Settings on Android could revert to expanding tiles the old way
Google may change how the Quick Settings tiles for Internet and Bluetooth expand. Here's a first look at how they could behave on Android.
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📏 Android 16 is getting more personalized with new regional preference options
Android 16 may let you set your preferred measurement system and region independent of the system language.
Here's why that's important👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-region-measurement-settings-3521970/
Android 16 may let you set your preferred measurement system and region independent of the system language.
Here's why that's important👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-region-measurement-settings-3521970/
Android Authority
Android 16 is getting more personalized with new regional preference options
Android 16 could finally let you set your phone's region independently of the system language. Here's why that matters.
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One Googler says that "AVF is mandatory starting from Android 16."
AVF, if you aren't aware, is the Android Virtualization Framework. It provides a set of APIs for system apps to run payloads in an Android or Linux virtual machine. It's also notably what enables the new Linux Terminal app in Android 16.
Almost every OEM has devices supporting AVF, with the lone exception of Samsung (possibly due to conflicts with Knox). I thought this would change with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, as they launch with vendor software built for Android 15, and AFAIK, VSR-15 still has a clause mandating that devices launching on API level 202404 support AVF. So I'm not sure what happened here, but hopefully the requirement is actually real in Android 16, at least for newly launching devices.
AVF, if you aren't aware, is the Android Virtualization Framework. It provides a set of APIs for system apps to run payloads in an Android or Linux virtual machine. It's also notably what enables the new Linux Terminal app in Android 16.
Almost every OEM has devices supporting AVF, with the lone exception of Samsung (possibly due to conflicts with Knox). I thought this would change with the launch of the Galaxy S25 series, as they launch with vendor software built for Android 15, and AFAIK, VSR-15 still has a clause mandating that devices launching on API level 202404 support AVF. So I'm not sure what happened here, but hopefully the requirement is actually real in Android 16, at least for newly launching devices.
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The supported Linux kernel versions for Android 16 have been revealed. They include:
Upgrades:
- android11-5.4
- android12-5.4
- android12-5.10
- android13-5.10
- android13-5.15
- android14-5.15
- android14-6.1
- android15-6.6
- android16-6.12
New launches for devices with chipsets not under GRF:
- android15-6.6
- android16-6.12
New launches for devices with chipsets under GRF:
- android13-5.15
- android14-5.15
- android14-6.1
- android15-6.6
- android16-6.12
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Yes, this means that there could be new Android 16 devices shipping with a kernel/vendor software built for Android 13.
Upgrades:
- android11-5.4
- android12-5.4
- android12-5.10
- android13-5.10
- android13-5.15
- android14-5.15
- android14-6.1
- android15-6.6
- android16-6.12
New launches for devices with chipsets not under GRF:
- android15-6.6
- android16-6.12
New launches for devices with chipsets under GRF:
- android13-5.15
- android14-5.15
- android14-6.1
- android15-6.6
- android16-6.12
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Yes, this means that there could be new Android 16 devices shipping with a kernel/vendor software built for Android 13.
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✨Google Photos will now add an invisible watermark to images edited with Reimagine
Photos will start using SynthID, a technology that embeds imperceptible digital watermarks into images, to mark images edited with Reimagine.
🔗 https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-photos-reimagine-watermark/
Photos will start using SynthID, a technology that embeds imperceptible digital watermarks into images, to mark images edited with Reimagine.
🔗 https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-photos-reimagine-watermark/
Android Faithful
Google Photos will now add an invisible watermark to images edited with Reimagine
When you use the Reimagine feature in the Google Photos app, your AI-edited photos will have an invisible watermark made using SynthID technology.
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⌨️ Android 16 could finally let you remap keyboard shortcuts
Google's working to let you reassign the key combinations that perform Android system actions.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-customizable-keyboard-shortcuts-3524017/
Google's working to let you reassign the key combinations that perform Android system actions.
More details 👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-customizable-keyboard-shortcuts-3524017/
Android Authority
Android 16 could finally let you remap keyboard shortcuts
Android 16 could introduce a new keyboard shortcut customization feature that'll let you remap shortcuts to custom key combos.
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Android 16 may give you a heads up when your phone's time zone changes
Google is working on a "time zone alerts" feature that notifies you when your phone's time zone has been automatically updated.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-time-zone-alerts-3524074/
Google is working on a "time zone alerts" feature that notifies you when your phone's time zone has been automatically updated.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-time-zone-alerts-3524074/
Android Authority
Android can now give you a heads up when your phone's time zone changes
Google is working on a feature for Android that alerts you when your device’s time zone has been automatically updated.
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The OnePlus Watch 3 is launching next week!
OnePlus has confirmed its next flagship smartwatch is launching next Tuesday in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
The OnePlus Watch 3 will have class-leading battery life (up to 120 hours in Smart Mode, up to 16 days in Power Saver Mode) thanks to its large 631mAh Silicon NanoStack battery and Dual-Engine Architecture (Snapdragon W5 chipset for performance plus BES2800 MCU for efficiency).
It'll come in two colors: Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium. It'll have a stainless steel casing, a titanium alloy bezel with PVD coating, and a 2D Sapphire Crystal display.
The OnePlus Watch 2 was my favorite smartwatch of 2024, and it's still the one I wear today. If OnePlus just improves on the formula, then the Watch 3 will probably be my favorite watch of 2025.
OnePlus has confirmed its next flagship smartwatch is launching next Tuesday in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
The OnePlus Watch 3 will have class-leading battery life (up to 120 hours in Smart Mode, up to 16 days in Power Saver Mode) thanks to its large 631mAh Silicon NanoStack battery and Dual-Engine Architecture (Snapdragon W5 chipset for performance plus BES2800 MCU for efficiency).
It'll come in two colors: Emerald Titanium and Obsidian Titanium. It'll have a stainless steel casing, a titanium alloy bezel with PVD coating, and a 2D Sapphire Crystal display.
The OnePlus Watch 2 was my favorite smartwatch of 2024, and it's still the one I wear today. If OnePlus just improves on the formula, then the Watch 3 will probably be my favorite watch of 2025.
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🗺 This app lets you use Samsung's tracker tags with any Android phone
Tired of poor performance with Google's Find My Device network? The new uTag app by Kieron Quinn lets you use a Galaxy SmartTag with any Android phone.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/smarttags-non-samsung-3523131/
Tired of poor performance with Google's Find My Device network? The new uTag app by Kieron Quinn lets you use a Galaxy SmartTag with any Android phone.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/smarttags-non-samsung-3523131/
Android Authority
This app lets you use Samsung's tracker tags with any Android phone
A new app called uTag lets you use Samsung SmartTags with any Android device. Here's how it works and how to get it.
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
Google I/O 2025 is happening May 20-21, 2025!
Just registered for Google I/O 2025! To anyone else attending in-person, I'll see you there!
Excited to hear about all the new Android news😆
Excited to hear about all the new Android news😆
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🏫 Google extends Family Link School-Time Controls to Android Phones, Tablets
Google has unveiled new supervision tools for parents in Family Link. Here's what new controls are available for Android phones and tablets👇
https://www.androidfaithful.com/family-link-school-time/
Google has unveiled new supervision tools for parents in Family Link. Here's what new controls are available for Android phones and tablets👇
https://www.androidfaithful.com/family-link-school-time/
Android Faithful
Google extends Family Link School-Time Controls to Android Phones, Tablets
Google has unveiled new supervision tools for parents in Family Link. Here's what new controls are available for Android phones and tablets.
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Google is now rolling out the Sensitive Content Warnings feature in Google Messages!
This feature uses on-device machine learning to recognize when an image contains nudity, blurring them before you can view them in Google Messages. This feature is optional for adults for opt-out for users under 18.
In addition, Google says it'll begin testing a ML-based age estimation model in the U.S. later this year so it can estimate whether a user is < 18 and apply age-appropriate experiences.
(By the way, if you're wondering what that new "Android System SafetyCore" app that mysteriously showed up on your Android phone is all about, it's what powers the on-device nude image recognition feature.)
This feature uses on-device machine learning to recognize when an image contains nudity, blurring them before you can view them in Google Messages. This feature is optional for adults for opt-out for users under 18.
In addition, Google says it'll begin testing a ML-based age estimation model in the U.S. later this year so it can estimate whether a user is < 18 and apply age-appropriate experiences.
(By the way, if you're wondering what that new "Android System SafetyCore" app that mysteriously showed up on your Android phone is all about, it's what powers the on-device nude image recognition feature.)
Android Authority
Google Messages is adding new security features to protect you from scams
Google Messages is getting five new security features that will help keep you safe from spammers and scammers.
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With every new teaser, the OPPO Find N5 seems like it's gonna be the best book-style foldable this year!
Sadly, OnePlus has just confirmed this phone won't be launching in the U.S. as the OnePlus Open 2. I had heard the Open 2 was cancelled a few months ago, but I was hoping my source was incorrect. Unfortunately they were not.
Hopefully OPPO launches the Find N5 in the markets where the Open 2 would've been, but I don't see them expanding into the U.S. with this product 🥲
Sadly, OnePlus has just confirmed this phone won't be launching in the U.S. as the OnePlus Open 2. I had heard the Open 2 was cancelled a few months ago, but I was hoping my source was incorrect. Unfortunately they were not.
Hopefully OPPO launches the Find N5 in the markets where the Open 2 would've been, but I don't see them expanding into the U.S. with this product 🥲
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🚨 Android 16 Beta 2 is here!
The second beta brings new media and camera updates like Ultra HDR improvements, behavior changes like the removal of opting out of edge-to-edge more, and more.
Here's everything you need to know 👇
https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16-beta-2/
The second beta brings new media and camera updates like Ultra HDR improvements, behavior changes like the removal of opting out of edge-to-edge more, and more.
Here's everything you need to know 👇
https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-16-beta-2/
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
📏 Android 16 is getting more personalized with new regional preference options Android 16 may let you set your preferred measurement system and region independent of the system language. Here's why that's important👇 🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android…
This feature is now live in Android 16 Beta 2!
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💳 Android 16 Beta 2 lets you double press the power button to open Google Wallet
Android finally lets Pixel users choose between launching the camera app (current default) and Google Wallet when double pressing the power button.
Demo video👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-power-button-wallet-3526104/
Android finally lets Pixel users choose between launching the camera app (current default) and Google Wallet when double pressing the power button.
Demo video👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-power-button-wallet-3526104/
Android Authority
Android 16 Beta 2 lets you double press the power button to open Google Wallet
Android 16 Beta 2 adds a new 'double press power button' menu that lets you choose to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
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