Google releases 1st Android 16 beta

Here's how Google's changing notifications in Android 16 with Live Updates
Android 16 will introduce Live Updates, a new class of notification that's always on top. Here's how it compare to iOS Live Activities.
Android 16’s first public beta adds Google’s more limited take on live lockscreen notifications
Android 16’s first public beta will start rolling out later today, bringing with it dynamic lockscreen notifications for ride-sharing and food delivery, following yesterday’s reveal of a similar feature in Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones.
Google releases first Android 16 beta
Experience the future of mobile technology as Google launches the first beta version of Android 16, packed with new features and improvements.
Android 16 Beta 1 is here for Pixels with 'live updates' and large display support
A major introduction in Android 16 Beta 1 is "Live Updates." If you caught Samsung's Galaxy S25 reveal, this might remind you of its lock screen Now Bar. According to Google, Live Updates will also find a home on your Pixel's lock screen in this test. Users can "monitor" ongoing activities "among other notifications."
Google’s New Lockdown Just Made Android More Like iPhone
Almost no-one reading this needs Lockdown Mode, it really is for the sub 1% and Apple warns anyone tempted that “when Lockdown Mode is enabled, your devic
What’s new in Android’s January 2025 Google System Updates [U: 1/27]
Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users,
Android 16 prepares to make dark mode work with more apps
Google is working on a new feature for Android 16 that automatically puts apps into dark mode, even if they don't support it.
I spent the weekend on Android 16 Beta 1, but I wouldn't have known it
I grabbed Android 16 Beta 1 last week and used it on my Pixel 9 Pro all weekend. It's been smooth sailing — but in my ...
Android 16 beta just arrived — here are all the new features
Development on Android 16 is progressing quickly, and ahead of the projected l ate spring/early summer arrival Google has ...
Android 16 public beta arrives: 3 new features, how to try it now
First, you'll need to have a newer Pixel phone. Anything from a Pixel 6 and newer should work. From there, it's simple. Just ...
Android 16 beta hints at a brighter future for hearing aid users
Samsung's One UI 7 (debuting on the Galaxy S25) and Android 16 are bringing significant accessibility improvements for ...
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This Android 16 feature will change how you multitask forever
One new feature in the first Android 16 beta versions is the Privacy Dashboard. This feature enables users to review a week’s ...
Android 16’s first beta version brings iOS-style live notifications
After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday.
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What’s New in Android 16 Beta: All the Major Changes
Now that Android 16 Beta 1 is official, we’ll be diving in to look for meaningful changes that you should be aware of. Google ...
After Home, Files by Google is Android 16's latest casualty
Users report the Files by Google app consistently crashes when attempting to open PDF files directly. This issue is specific ...