๐ฅ 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 info๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/aluminium-os-android-for-pcs-3619092/
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 info๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/aluminium-os-android-for-pcs-3619092/
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๐ฅAndroid 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.
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-external-display-connection-dialog-3619980/
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.
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-external-display-connection-dialog-3619980/
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๐Android 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 details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-new-dual-band-wifi-hotspot-option-3620037/
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 details๐
๐https://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/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-z-trifold-launch-3621111/
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๐Google's second big Android 16 update is rolling out for Pixel phones: Hereโs 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!
Click๐for all the details!
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-features-3621204/
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!
Click๐for all the details!
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-features-3621204/
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๐Google's second big Android 16 update is rolling out for Pixel phones: Hereโs 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 comprehensiveโฆ
The article should be live now - check again!
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๐Good 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.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-source-code-3621513/
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.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-source-code-3621513/
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Androidโs in-call scam protection goes live in the US to stop screen-sharing fraud
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-in-call-scam-protection-us-expansion-3621618/
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-in-call-scam-protection-us-expansion-3621618/
Android Authority
Android's in-call scam protection goes live in the US to stop screen-sharing fraud
Google is expanding Android's in-call scam protection to the US, warning you when scammers try to get you to share your screen.
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Google quietly restores a lost Pixel unlocking convenience with latest Android 16 update
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-restored-3621578/
by Adamya Sharma
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-screen-off-fingerprint-unlock-restored-3621578/
Android Authority
Google quietly restores a lost Pixel unlocking convenience with latest Android 16 update
The latest Android 16 update brings back the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature to Pixel phones, but not all of them are getting it.
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๐ฒSideloading 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 link๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-package-installer-ui-update-3622220/
The Package Installer has been redesigned in Android 16 QPR2 to use more modern design elements.
Before & after screenshots can be found in the link๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-package-installer-ui-update-3622220/
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๐Find 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 deal๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-setup-wizard-3622335/
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 deal๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/find-hub-setup-wizard-3622335/
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๐ท๐ฎYour 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 2โs webcam!
This didn't work at launch, but now it does!
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-phone-as-switch-2-webcam-3622443/
Want to use GameChat on the go without lugging around a USB camera? Use your Pixel phone as your Switch 2โs webcam!
This didn't work at launch, but now it does!
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-phone-as-switch-2-webcam-3622443/
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๐ฅ๐Android 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 link๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/circle-to-search-desktop-mode-3622454/
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 link๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/circle-to-search-desktop-mode-3622454/
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โก๏ธ๐ชซThe 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.
Listen๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-015-3621951/
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.
Listen๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/authority-insights-podcast-015-3621951/
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๐๐Android 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 details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-transiting-mode-rumor-3622955/
Android may be adding a "Transiting" Mode that detects when you're on public transit and optimizes device settings accordingly.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-transiting-mode-rumor-3622955/
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3๏ธโฃ๐ถGoogleโs 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 far๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-xr-headset-roadmap-3623062/
Google is expanding Android XR to audio-only glasses, monocular XR glasses, and binocular XR glasses.
Here's what we know so far๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-android-xr-headset-roadmap-3623062/
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๐ง โก๏ธ๐Project 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.
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/xreal-project-aura-showcase-3623190/
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.
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/xreal-project-aura-showcase-3623190/
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๐ฅโก๏ธ๐ฅฝGoogle 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 found๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/pc-connect-app-3622874/
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 found๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/pc-connect-app-3622874/
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๐งLook 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 ๐for more details + a demo video
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-xr-likeness-android-xr-3623069/
It works just like Apple Vision Pro's Persona feature, letting users create hyper-realistic avatars of themselves.
Click ๐for more details + a demo video
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-xr-likeness-android-xr-3623069/
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โ๏ธ๐Stuck 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 details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-travel-mode-samsung-galaxy-xr-3623042/
With 'Travel Mode', Android XR keeps your headset's view and UI stable when you're on a moving plane or train.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-xr-travel-mode-samsung-galaxy-xr-3623042/
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