Google has begun rolling out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update for eligible Pixel devices. This update builds on the Android 16 platform with new features, improvements, and bug fixes as part of the Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs), which deliver updates to both AOSP and Pixel smartphones. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update with connected display support”
Google has launched its June 2025 Pixel Drop, introducing a wide range of smart, AI-powered features and improvements to Pixel phones. Alongside this rollout, Android 16 is also arriving on supported Pixel devices starting today. Continue reading “Google Pixel Feature Drop: VIP contacts, LE Audio support, AI Photo tools and more”
Adobe has released the beta version of its Photoshop mobile app for Android, expanding access to its popular editing and design tools beyond iPhone users. Continue reading “Adobe Photoshop now available for Android in beta”
Google released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Pixel smartphones on May 20, 2025. This update is part of Google’s Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs), which bring regular fixes, new features, and security improvements to Pixel devices. Continue reading “Google rolls out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update”
Following Google I/O 2025 yesterday, HONOR today announced a commitment to provide 6 years of Android updates for its upcoming HONOR 400 Series. The series is also slated to feature advanced AI capabilities, developed using Google technology, and is scheduled to update to Android 16 in 2025. Continue reading “HONOR 400 series will get 6 years of Android updates”
At its 2025 Google I/O conference, Google shared new details about Android XR—its immersive platform built for glasses, headsets, and related devices. Android XR is the first Android platform developed during the Gemini era. Continue reading “Google I/O 2025: Android XR platform detailed with Glasses, SDK Preview 2, and Unity Tools”
In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (May 15), Google announced updates to its accessibility tools on Android and Chrome, along with new support for developers working on speech recognition. Continue reading “Google rolls out new AI tools to improve accessibility on Android and Chrome”
Google on Tuesday unveiled a range of security upgrades in Android 16, introducing a new Advanced Protection setting and advanced tools to counter scams and theft. These updates prioritize safeguarding all users, particularly high-risk groups like journalists and elected officials. Continue reading “Google rolls out Advanced Protection and Enhanced Security tools for Android”
On Tuesday, Google announced that its Gemini assistant will soon extend to more devices—such as Wear OS smartwatches, Android Auto, vehicles with Google built-in, Google TV, headsets, glasses, and earbuds—bringing voice-based support across the Android platform. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini to smartwatches, cars, TVs, and more”
Ahead of Google I/O next week, Google unveiled a significant update for Android and Wear OS with Material 3 Expressive, one of their largest updates in years. This update focuses on personalization, smooth interactions, and enhancing user experience. Continue reading “Google unveils Material 3 Expressive for Android and WearOS”
Ahead of I/O, Google accidentally shared a blog post about Material 3 Expressive, its upcoming design update for the Android operating system — 9to5Google reported it before it was taken down and archived by the Wayback Machine. Continue reading “Material 3 Expressive details surface ahead of Google I/O 2025”
Google is rolling out a new security feature for Android devices that will automatically restart phones or tablets if they remain locked for three consecutive days. This feature is part of the latest Google Play services update, version 25.14. Continue reading “Google rolls out auto-restart security feature to Android”
We’ve all been there – waiting patiently (or impatiently) as our supposedly “smart” TV takes its sweet time booting up, sluggishly navigating menus, or buffering endlessly while trying to launch an app. For far too long, the Smart TV experience, especially outside the premium tier, has felt like a compromise, lagging significantly behind the fluid responsiveness we demand from our smartphones. Lumio, a new brand from Circuit House Technologies, enters the Indian market with a bold claim: to fix slow TVs. Their Vision series, positioned as “flagship killers,” promises speed, optimization, and a user experience that doesn’t test your patience.
Continue reading “Lumio Vision 7 QLED TV Review: A Fast, User-Friendly TV That Cares About Details”
Google will shift all Android operating system development to its internal branch, aiming to “streamline its development” process. Continue reading “Google reportedly shifting all Android development in-house”
GSMA on Friday announced new specifications for Rich Communication Services (RCS) that bring end-to-end encryption (E2EE) using the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol. Continue reading “RCS Universal Profile 3.0 brings interoperable E2EE to messaging and more”
