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Android 16 Now Available for Public Beta Testers

Android 16 public beta arrives: 3 new features, how to try it now

The first Android 16 beta dropped this week — and it's ready for you to give it a whirl. If you're one of the folks who likes to have things first, it might be the perfect opportunity for you to test-run the latest operating system for Android.

The Verge on MSN · 19h

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.

ZDNet · 16h

The first Android 16 beta is available to download now - here's what's new

Google has launched the first Android 16 beta to developers and early adopters, providing insight into what the OS will bring later this year. A post on the official Android Developers Blog reveals multiple quality-of-life changes, such as ending screen orientation and resizability restrictions for apps "on large screens."

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Yahoo · 19h

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,

Engadget on MSN · 22h

Android's Identity Check feature is rolling out to Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices

Google is releasing its previously announced Identity Check feature today, adding extra protection to "critical account and device settings" when you're not in a trusted location. With Identity Check enabled,

The Verge on MSN · 23h

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, requires biometric authentication to access some account and device settings when you’re not at a trusted location (such as your home or your workplace).

Android, Perplexity

Reuters · 1d

AI startup Perplexity launches assistant-like feature for Android devices

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity launched an agent-based assistant for Android devices on Thursday as it looks to take on larger rival OpenAI's ChatGPT and incumbent assistants such as Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa.

Digital Trends on MSN · 21h

Perplexity’s new AI agent can perform multi-step tasks on your Android device

Perplexity AI wants to put an AI agent on your Android phone that isn't Gemini.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The Verge on MSN · 22h

Perplexity now has a mobile assistant on Android

Perplexity has turned its AI “answer engine” into a mobile assistant on Android. The new assistant can answer general questions and perform tasks on your behalf, such as writing an email, setting a reminder,

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The 'Phantom Hacker' Scam Currently Targeting Apple and Android Products

A rapidly growing scam dubbed the "Phantom Hacker" is targeting users of Apple, Android and other platforms, the Federal ...

Samsung’s Android 15 Update—Bad News For Galaxy S24 Owners

Republished on January 24 with a new report suggesting an all-at-once upgrade for Galaxy S24 owners and the latest upgrade ...

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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.

Apple's Android Automotive rival is delayed indefinitely

Despite Apple initially promising a 2024 release, the Android Automotive rival, CarPlay 2, has now been delayed indefinitely.

TikTok Ban—A New Nightmare For iPhone, Android Users Is Coming True

This has two knock-on effects that are much longer term. First, we now know that a U.S. TikTok ban will be difficult to ...

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Google Loves Buying Talent From HTC Still, Adds VIVE Folks to Android XR Platform

Google’s current focus at the moment outside of AI is their new Android XR platform, where they see an opportunity to jump at ...

T-Mobile users can start trying out SpaceX's satellite service next week

Starlink plans to start beta testing its Direct-to-Cell service. The beta test will include its global cellular partners, ...

India Sends Notices to Uber, Ola Over Pricing Disparity on Apple and Android Phones

An Indian government body has sent notices to ride-hailing firms Ola and Uber over alleged differential pricing for Android ...

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