FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone

The latest Android beta version includes a hidden feature called Rich Ongoing Notifications.

TechRadar · Oct 26, 2024

Google may let its Apple inspiration bring 'ongoing notifications' to Android

It seems familiar in more ways than one.

Android Central · Oct 25, 2024

Google is cooking up a new 'Modes' feature to replace 'Do Not Disturb' in Android 16

Android 16 is likely to launch next year. However, the Android 15 QPR 1 beta release might have some hidden features in the pipeline for the next OS.

Android Central · Oct 25, 2024

Google is making it harder to sideload apps on Android

Android apps can now demand downloads through Google Play, putting the brakes on sideloading.

Android Central · Sep 13, 2024

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 update hauls in several fixes for Pixel Bluetooth and more

Google dropped Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for all enrolled and eligible Pixel devices.

Android Central · Sep 12, 2024

Android 16 could make an iPhone-inspired change to your notifications

Recent code found in Android 15 reveals that Google could change how the notifications and Quick Settings pages will function.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 6, 2024

Android 16 could change how you access the Quick Settings screen, and not everyone will like it

Android 16 could require a two-finger swipe to access the Quick Settings screen.

TechRadar · Sep 6, 2024

Google's Circle to Search is now your barcode and QR code scanner

Google's Circle to Search is leveling up with built-in barcode and QR code scanning.

Android Central · Sep 2, 2024

Android 15's latest beta finally sees lockscreen widgets return — but there’s a pretty big catch

Android 15's QPR beta 1 is here, and it finally has evidence that lockscreen widgets are making a comeback — but you won't be able to use them yet.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 28, 2024

Turns out Qi2 doesn't require magnets, but that kind of defeats the purpose

We all thought that the Qi2 charging standard was bundled with the Magnetic Power Profile, but that isn't the case. Now it's even weirder that Android companies aren't getting on board.

Android Central · Aug 24, 2024