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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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📏 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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👨🦱👩🦱 This new Android widget makes it easier to quickly switch users
Android 16 adds a new “multiuser” widget that lets you quickly switch between users on a device.
It's simple but should be useful for shared/family devices!
Screenshots👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-multiuser-widget-3526110/
Android 16 adds a new “multiuser” widget that lets you quickly switch between users on a device.
It's simple but should be useful for shared/family devices!
Screenshots👇
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-multiuser-widget-3526110/
Android Authority
This new Android widget makes it easier to quickly switch users
A new "multiuser" widget has been added in Android 16 that lets you quickly switch between users on your device.
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💡Android 16 Beta 2 makes dimming the display more convenient for the whole Pixel 9 family
A new version of the Extra Dim feature is available for the Pixel 9 series; instead of manually toggling it, it's now integrated into the brightness slider.
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-9-extra-dim-android-16-3526204/
A new version of the Extra Dim feature is available for the Pixel 9 series; instead of manually toggling it, it's now integrated into the brightness slider.
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-9-extra-dim-android-16-3526204/
Android Authority
Android 16 Beta 2 makes dimming the display more convenient for the whole Pixel 9 family
The latest Android 16 beta introduces a new version of Extra Dim that no longer needs to be manually toggled, but only on the Pixel 9.
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🤙 Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls
To fight scams, Android 16 will block you from sideloading apps or allowing accessibility access while you’re on a call.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-phone-call-protections-3526068/
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UPDATE: These new anti-scammer protections are actually LIVE in Android 16 Beta 2!
I've added a video to the article that demonstrates this new security feature!
To fight scams, Android 16 will block you from sideloading apps or allowing accessibility access while you’re on a call.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-phone-call-protections-3526068/
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UPDATE: These new anti-scammer protections are actually LIVE in Android 16 Beta 2!
I've added a video to the article that demonstrates this new security feature!
Android Authority
Android 16 will fight scammers by blocking certain features during phone calls (Update: Demo)
A new security feature in Android 16 could block you from changing certain sensitive settings during phone calls.
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👓Google confirms Android XR will give apps access to your headset's cameras
A Google spokesperson confirmed to me that, with your permission, apps will be able to access the camera on Android XR headsets to create immersive experiences.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-camera-access-3526531/
A Google spokesperson confirmed to me that, with your permission, apps will be able to access the camera on Android XR headsets to create immersive experiences.
More details👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-camera-access-3526531/
Android Authority
Google confirms Android XR will give apps access to your headset's cameras
Google has confirmed that apps can request access to the world-facing and the selfie-camera on Android XR headsets.
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🔍Google will soon let you access its new AI search mode right from your Pixel’s home screen
As AI Mode in Google Search gets closer to launch, we now have a look at how you'll be able to access it from the Pixel Launcher👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-ai-mode-shortcut-3526598/
As AI Mode in Google Search gets closer to launch, we now have a look at how you'll be able to access it from the Pixel Launcher👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-ai-mode-shortcut-3526598/
Android Authority
Google will soon let you access its new AI search mode right from your Pixel’s home screen
The Pixel Launcher will soon get a shortcut to the new AI Mode feature in Google Search. Here's what it'll look like.
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🧲 The Pixel 9 Pro Fold may get a new setting that helps it work better with magnetic cases
Google is working on a new "robust open/close detection" feature that makes it easier for Android to tell when the Pixel Fold has been opened or closed👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-fold-open-close-detection-3526651/
Google is working on a new "robust open/close detection" feature that makes it easier for Android to tell when the Pixel Fold has been opened or closed👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-fold-open-close-detection-3526651/
Android Authority
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold may get a new setting that helps it work better with some cases
Android 16 may add a new “robust open/close detection” setting that improves your Pixel Fold’s ability to tell whether it’s open or closed.
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⌨️ You can now play Android games on PC with only a keyboard
Google Play Games on PC has been updated to let you map your keyboard presses to touch inputs.
Screenshots of this new feature can be found👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/remap-controls-google-play-games-on-pc-3526996/
Google Play Games on PC has been updated to let you map your keyboard presses to touch inputs.
Screenshots of this new feature can be found👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/remap-controls-google-play-games-on-pc-3526996/
Android Authority
You can now play Android games on PC with only a keyboard
Google Play Games on PC now lets you remap game controls to your keyboard, allowing you to play Android games without a mouse.
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Mishaal's Android News Feed
🔔 Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates A lot of people were confused by Google's announcement of Live Updates in Android 16. My latest article 👇 explores the feature in more detail 🔗 https://androidauthority.com/android…
Found some more info on the new Live Updates feature in Android 16, which lets progress-centric notifications appear prominently on the lock screen/AOD and also show a tiny chip in the status bar for ongoing alerts.
This is the API (setShortCriticalText) that apps can use to set what text to show in the status bar chip. Google suggests a max length of 7 characters, which is not a lot to work with in English but can go a long-way in some other languages.
This is the API (setShortCriticalText) that apps can use to set what text to show in the status bar chip. Google suggests a max length of 7 characters, which is not a lot to work with in English but can go a long-way in some other languages.
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🔐Android 16's enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you're serious about security
A new API lets apps detect when you're enrolled in Advanced Protection so they can enable extra security restrictions.
More details on this new feature👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-api-3527060/
A new API lets apps detect when you're enrolled in Advanced Protection so they can enable extra security restrictions.
More details on this new feature👇
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-advanced-protection-api-3527060/
Android Authority
Android 16's enhanced Advanced Protection will let apps know when you're serious about security
Android 16 is adding an API that lets apps check if the user has enrolled in Advanced Protection, thereby enabling extra security features.
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