Android, Google Pixel and beta releases

3 exciting AI features coming to Google Pixel and other Android phones
Google today has announced that several features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will also be heading to other Android phones soon. Some of these are specific to the Pixel 9 lineup, but most are coming to all recent Android phones. Here's a look at what's on the way.
How to install the Android 16 Beta on Google Pixel
The Android 16 Beta is here for Google Pixel devices. Here's how to install the Android 16 Beta and which Pixel devices are supported.
Android 16 Beta 1 Arrives on Google Pixel Devices, Here’s What’s New
Google has dropped the Android 16 Beta 1 update for its Pixel devices. Read this story to learn about all the new changes in this update.
Android's new Identity Check is coming to Pixel and One UI 7 devices near you
Google is expanding Android's anti-theft features with Identity Check, requiring biometric authentication (fingerprint/face) to access sensitive settings when outside trusted locations. The update also includes the global rollout of Theft Detection Lock for Android 10+ devices,
Google brings improved hearing aid features to Android
Google announced a pair of accessibility improvements for Android during Samsung’s Unpacked 2025, including improvements to the screen reader and improved hearing aid functionality. Wednesday’s updates bring LE Bluetooth compatibility,
Samsung and Google's spatial audio tech is coming to Android — what that means
As one of Google's biggest mobile partners, we're going to assume that Samsung will get this feature pretty quick, especially as the Korean company is in the midst of launching th
A Pixel-inspired productivity upgrade for any Android device
My friend and fellow Android appreciator, allow me to shower you with two delightfully simultaneous truths from here in the ...
Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Surprise, Google’s Galaxy Unpacked Updates, Oppo’s Ultimate Foldable
This week’s Android headlines; Galaxy Unpacked details and reaction, Galaxy AI updated, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge surprise, ...
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The Pixel Watch requires an extra Emergency SOS input to avoid accidentals
Google detailed an incoming update for the Pixel Watch Emergency SOS feature that adds a required confirmation by the user.
Pixel 4a users are furious following the surprise update
It looks like Pixel 4a users are furious at Google following the surprise update, which should have been a good thing.
Pixel and Galaxy Owners Should Enable This New Android Anti-Theft Feature
Google is taking a new step towards Android data protection. Now, if someone tries to reset your Android smartphone when it's ...
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Google Pixel 9: There's a clear winner for me
Samsung's first 2025 flagship releases are out. Here's how to base models compare as we take a look at the Galaxy S25 vs ...
Google’s Identity Check for Android keeps phone thieves out of your digital accounts
Google is officially launching a new Android security feature for Pixel devices with Android 15 to prevent phone thieves from accessing your digital accounts. The feature, called Identity Check, ...
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Google Launches Identity Check on Pixel and Samsung One UI 7 Devices
Google has spent a surprising amount of time in recent months rolling out a hefty level of security features to Android that ...
The first Android 16 public beta is here – and it borrows a key iOS feature
Google has pushed out the first public beta version of Android 16, which means early adopters can give it a spin: and among ...