Android 16 has just arrived, hot on the heels of the iOS 26 beta. Google is going all in on stealing Apple's thunder as well, introducing some new updates that directly correlate to iOS features.

Android 16 is scheduled for release in Q2 2025, earlier than previous versions. According to the timeline shared by Google, there will be two major SDK releases for Android 16 in 2025. The upcoming ...

Google’s prepping some changes to Android backups, including backups for your downloads folder and per-app backup settings. Downloads folder backups are getting a warning that file edits won’t be ...

On top of that, when the private space is locked, apps in it can't even run in the background or send notifications, making ...

Google’s upcoming Android 16 will go live in a couple of months. Unlike the traditional launches, this year Android 16 is very different from what we have seen from the previous Android launches.

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With every Android upgrade comes some new features to get excited about. Mind you, not every upgrade is created equal, so some releases have more new features than others. The release of Android 16 ...

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Don't ask us why, but some Android phones do not come with the best features enabled out of the box – here's some you need.