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๐Ÿ–ฅ Google's new 'Aluminium OS' project brings Android to PC: Here's what we know

New details have emerged about Google's upcoming Android on PC platform: It's built with AI at its core and is coming to 'Premium' hardware.

More info๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/aluminium-os-android-for-pcs-3619092/
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๐Ÿ–ฅAndroid will soon remember your external display preferences just like a PC

Android will ask you if you want to enable Desktop Mode or mirror the screen when you connect to an external display.

This is live in the latest Canary release.

Details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-external-display-connection-dialog-3619980/
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๐Ÿ›œAndroid is adding a new Wi-Fi hotspot option that maximizes speed and compatibility

The latest Canary release adds an option to enable a dual-band 2.4 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi hotspot that offers the best speeds and compatibility.

More details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-new-dual-band-wifi-hotspot-option-3620037/
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Move over, tablets: Samsung launches its triple-screen Galaxy Z TriFold
by Ryan McNeal

https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-trifold-launch-3621111/
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๐Ÿ”Google's second big Android 16 update is rolling out for Pixel phones: Hereโ€™s EVERYTHING new!

The Android 16 QPR2 update brings new customization options, notification features, lock screen widgets, and MUCH more!

At ~4,000 words, this is the MOST comprehensive post covering all the new features/changes in QPR2!

Click๐Ÿ‘‡for all the details!

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-features-3621204/
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๐ŸŽ‰Good news for custom ROMs: Google just released the Android 16 QPR2 source code

Immediately after rolling out the update to Pixels, Google released the source code for Android 16 QPR2.

In contrast, it took 2 months to get QPR1's source code.

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-source-code-3621513/
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๐Ÿ“ฒSideloading apps on Android 16 QPR2 has a much nicer-looking UI

The Package Installer has been redesigned in Android 16 QPR2 to use more modern design elements.

Before & after screenshots can be found in the link๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-package-installer-ui-update-3622220/
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๐Ÿ“Find Hub gets a new boost as Google makes it part of the Android setup process

Multiple users who recently received a new Android phone (Pixel 10) report they were shown a Find Hub enrollment screen during setup.

Here's why that's a big deal๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-setup-wizard-3622335/
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๐Ÿ“ท๐ŸŽฎYour Pixel phone can now be used as a webcam for the Nintendo Switch 2

Want to use GameChat on the go without lugging around a USB camera? Use your Pixel phone as your Switch 2โ€™s webcam!

This didn't work at launch, but now it does!

Details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-phone-as-switch-2-webcam-3622443/
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๐Ÿ–ฅ๐Ÿ”ŽAndroid 16 QPR2 just made Desktop Mode more useful with Circle to Search

Circle to Search now works on external displays in QPR2, making it easier to look something up while using Desktop Mode!

You can find a demo video at the link๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/circle-to-search-desktop-mode-3622454/
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โšก๏ธ๐ŸชซThe Galaxy S26 is getting a major charging speed upgrade!

This week, we break down the Galaxy S26 charging speed leaks, the significance of the Android 16 QPR2 update, and the rumors of Aluminium OS.

Listen๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-015-3621951/
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๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿš„Android may soon auto-adjust device settings to make bus or train rides go smoother

Android may be adding a "Transiting" Mode that detects when you're on public transit and optimizes device settings accordingly.

More details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-transiting-mode-rumor-3622955/
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3๏ธโƒฃ๐Ÿ•ถGoogleโ€™s big XR push continues with plans for three different types of smart glasses

Google is expanding Android XR to audio-only glasses, monocular XR glasses, and binocular XR glasses.

Here's what we know so far๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-xr-headset-roadmap-3623062/
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๐Ÿง โžก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘“Project Aura puts the Galaxy XR experience into a pair of lightweight glasses

Here's a better look at Google and XREAL's wired XR glasses codenamed Project Aura!

The same brains as the Galaxy XR, but lightweight.

Details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/xreal-project-aura-showcase-3623190/
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๐Ÿ–ฅโžก๏ธ๐ŸฅฝGoogle is making playing PC games on Android XR as easy as opening an app

Google has unveiled PC Connect, a tool that lets you stream your Windows PC to your Android XR headset.

More details + a demo video can be found๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/pc-connect-app-3622874/
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๐Ÿง‘Look familiar? Galaxy XR's new 'Likeness' feature makes video calls feel face-to-face

It works just like Apple Vision Pro's Persona feature, letting users create hyper-realistic avatars of themselves.

Click ๐Ÿ‘‡for more details + a demo video

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-xr-likeness-android-xr-3623069/
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โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿš„Stuck on a plane? Galaxy XR can now be your in-flight entertainment system.

With 'Travel Mode', Android XR keeps your headset's view and UI stable when you're on a moving plane or train.

More details๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”—https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-travel-mode-samsung-galaxy-xr-3623042/
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