Android 16 first came out in June but, in a change from its usual yearly update schedule, a second iteration is now on the way. Android has announced new features ranging from AI-powered notification ...

Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much faster. Switching up the release schedule could bring new features to third-party Android phones much ...

Google launched Android 16 back in June, and with it came a ton of features and updates. Usually, that’s all Google does until the next version, which is expected to be released in beta sometime in ...

Google makes one big Android release a year — until now. This week, it released Android 16 QPR2. In some ways it’s a minor update, but one that means there should be greater flexibility and, therefore ...

This update decision comes as a surprise. Updated on Dec. 6 with a more detailed Android threat assessment and the news that Google has issued attack warnings for targeted users around the world.

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Google has released the second major Android 16 update, marking a shift away from the traditional single yearly OS upgrade. Starting with Android 16, Google will push out more frequent releases that ...

With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, ...

If you want a more uniform home screen, you’ll want to enable Android’s Themed Icons feature. Introduced in Android 13, this feature tints app icons to match the system theme, creating a more visually ...

Google announced a sweeping round of Android upgrades on Tuesday, Dec. 2, timed with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The update bundle includes a second release of Android 16 for ...

Android 16 QPR2 Rolls Out With New AI Tools and Customization Upgrades Your email has been sent Google has officially started rolling out the latest set of Android 16 features, marking a major change ...

Last night, I saw a pop-up on my Google Pixel 9 phone. I clicked to authorize the install, and it was cranking for at least half an hour. This December update is a biggie, with new features for Pixel ...