🔒🥷Google is expanding a key anti-theft feature to make your apps more secure
Identity Check in Android 16 QPR2 will make it harder for phone thieves to gain access to sensitive apps
Here's how👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/identity-check-expanded-app-support-3589693/
Identity Check in Android 16 QPR2 will make it harder for phone thieves to gain access to sensitive apps
Here's how👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/identity-check-expanded-app-support-3589693/
Android Authority
Google is expanding a key anti-theft feature to make your apps more secure
Google is enhancing Identity Check in the Android 16 QPR2 update to protect your sensitive apps from phone thieves.
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☀️Android 16 QPR2 brings the "enhanced HDR brightness" setting that lets you stop HDR content from flashbanging you at night!
This was first added in the Android Canary release but is now live in QPR2 Beta 1.
More details 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=SDR/HDR%20brightness%20slider
This was first added in the Android Canary release but is now live in QPR2 Beta 1.
More details 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=SDR/HDR%20brightness%20slider
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🖥🐧Android 16 QPR2 brings support for running FULL desktop graphical Linux apps through the Terminal!
This went live in the 2507 Canary first but is coming in the December stable release!
You can even run full desktop environments!
More details 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Graphical%20apps%20support%20in%20the%20Linux%20Terminal
This went live in the 2507 Canary first but is coming in the December stable release!
You can even run full desktop environments!
More details 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Graphical%20apps%20support%20in%20the%20Linux%20Terminal
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🔐 Android 16 QPR2 introduces the "Secure Lock Device" feature that I reported earlier this year.
It'll also add a toggle to disable Failed Authentication Lock, which my colleague AssembleDebug first reported would be added.
Details 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Rahman%20/%20Android%20Authority-,Secure%20Lock%20Device,-Android%2016%20QPR2
It'll also add a toggle to disable Failed Authentication Lock, which my colleague AssembleDebug first reported would be added.
Details 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Rahman%20/%20Android%20Authority-,Secure%20Lock%20Device,-Android%2016%20QPR2
Android Authority
Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
Google just released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, and as usual, didn't provide a changelog. If you want to know what's new, we've got you covered.
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⏩📱Android 16 QPR2 brings the long-awaited 90:10 split screen ratio!
This feature makes split-screen multitasking much more efficient!
It's heavily inspired by @OnePlus_USA Open Canvas feature, but isn't borrowed from them.
Details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=QPR2%20Beta%201.-,90%3A10%20split%20screen%20ratio,-Android%2016%20QPR2
This feature makes split-screen multitasking much more efficient!
It's heavily inspired by @OnePlus_USA Open Canvas feature, but isn't borrowed from them.
Details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=QPR2%20Beta%201.-,90%3A10%20split%20screen%20ratio,-Android%2016%20QPR2
Android Authority
Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
Google just released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, and as usual, didn't provide a changelog. If you want to know what's new, we've got you covered.
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🔦Android finally lets you control your Pixel phone's flashlight brightness
The latest Android Canary release adds support for adjusting your Pixel phone's flashlight strength from Quick Settings
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-update-flashlight-brightness-3589728/
The latest Android Canary release adds support for adjusting your Pixel phone's flashlight strength from Quick Settings
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-update-flashlight-brightness-3589728/
Android Authority
Android finally lets you control your Pixel phone's flashlight brightness
Is your Pixel phone's flashlight too dim or too bright for your needs? Soon, you'll be able to control its brightness from Quick Settings.
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📱Google finally lets you customize icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen
You only have five total icon shape options to pick from, but it's better than nothing.
This is available in the latest Canary release so far.
Screenshots of each shape👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-icon-shape-options-3589736/
You only have five total icon shape options to pick from, but it's better than nothing.
This is available in the latest Canary release so far.
Screenshots of each shape👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-icon-shape-options-3589736/
Android Authority
Google finally lets you customize icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen
You can now customize the icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen in the latest Android Canary release. Here are the options you're given.
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📱The Pixel 10 Pro's new always-on display finally shows your full wallpaper
Google has finally launched the 'Ambient AOD' feature I spotted a few months ago! It's available on the Pixel 10 Pro. No word on when or if it'll come to other Pixels.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-aod-wallpaper-3589468/
Google has finally launched the 'Ambient AOD' feature I spotted a few months ago! It's available on the Pixel 10 Pro. No word on when or if it'll come to other Pixels.
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-aod-wallpaper-3589468/
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Visual Studio Code running on a Google Pixel phone via the Linux Terminal app in the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 release.
Image credits: Andrey on Telegram
For more details on this Linux Terminal app, check out this article 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-future-plans-3581752/
Image credits: Andrey on Telegram
For more details on this Linux Terminal app, check out this article 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-linux-terminal-future-plans-3581752/
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Remember the Google Jamboard?
That $5,000 digital whiteboard that Google killed off last year?
Three LineageOS developers have brought it back to life! Instead of throwing it out, you can turn it into a cartoonishly large Android tablet or run Android TV on it.
🔗Jamboard escapes the Google graveyard with a new lease on life from LineageOS
That $5,000 digital whiteboard that Google killed off last year?
Three LineageOS developers have brought it back to life! Instead of throwing it out, you can turn it into a cartoonishly large Android tablet or run Android TV on it.
🔗Jamboard escapes the Google graveyard with a new lease on life from LineageOS
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RIP: Google has confirmed that it isn't currently working on a new tablet until it "figures out a meaningful future for the category."
The company also confirmed it isn't developing a smart ring, either.
More details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/no-new-pixel-tablet-3590083/
The company also confirmed it isn't developing a smart ring, either.
More details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/no-new-pixel-tablet-3590083/
Android Authority
Don't hold your breath for a new Pixel Tablet
A new report on Google's hardware plans confirms that tablet development is on hold for the time being.
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Oooh. Google Play will require developers submitting TV apps (with native code in them) to provide 64-bit versions starting August 1, 2026, in preparation for "upcoming 64-bit Google TV and Android TV devices."
Are we going to start seeing new TV devices with more RAM soon?
🔗https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/64-bit-app-compatibility-for-google-tv-android-tv.html
Are we going to start seeing new TV devices with more RAM soon?
🔗https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2025/08/64-bit-app-compatibility-for-google-tv-android-tv.html
Android Developers Blog
64-bit app compatibility for Google TV and Android TV
Starting August 2026, Google TV and Android TV will require 64-bit app compatibility to support upcoming 64-bit TV devices, enhancing performance.
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👪New Android parental controls make it easier to manage kids’ devices your way
Google confirmed that Android 16 QPR2 will bring new "local" parental supervision controls.
I mentioned this in my Authority Insights newsletter last weekend.
Details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-built-in-parental-controls-3590162/
Google confirmed that Android 16 QPR2 will bring new "local" parental supervision controls.
I mentioned this in my Authority Insights newsletter last weekend.
Details👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/android-built-in-parental-controls-3590162/
Android Authority
New Android parental controls make it easier to manage kids’ devices your way
The new Android parental controls let you choose between quick PIN-protected tools or more advanced Family Link management.
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🏈💹 Some Pixel owners are getting a more powerful At A Glance widget
Sports and Finance cards are now appearing in the At a Glance space for some Pixel owners.
Received a few tips of this yesterday. LMK if you have this as well!
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-at-a-glance-widget-upgrade-3590232/
Sports and Finance cards are now appearing in the At a Glance space for some Pixel owners.
Received a few tips of this yesterday. LMK if you have this as well!
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-at-a-glance-widget-upgrade-3590232/
Android Authority
Some Pixel owners are getting a more powerful At A Glance widget
We recently discovered upgrades to Google's At A Glance widget for Pixel phones. It now looks like some of these upgrades are rolling out.
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✂️Google is rolling out a new screenshot editor on some Pixels
For some Pixel 9 users, screenshots now open up in Pixel Studio for editing, unlocking a wider range of options, including AI-powered editing tools.
Here's a first look 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-screenshot-editing-android-16-qpr2-beta-1-3590223/
For some Pixel 9 users, screenshots now open up in Pixel Studio for editing, unlocking a wider range of options, including AI-powered editing tools.
Here's a first look 👇
🔗https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-screenshot-editing-android-16-qpr2-beta-1-3590223/
Android Authority
Google is supercharging screenshot editing on your Pixel with Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
Google has introduced a new Pixel Studio-powered screenshot editing experience on Pixel phones running Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1.
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🎧Android will soon let you decide if your Pixel can lower your loud headphone volume
To abide by regulatory requirements, Google in Android 14 QPR1 added a "sound exposure notifications" feature that not only warns you about prolonged exposure to loud audio but can automatically lower your headphone's volume to protect your hearing.
Currently, there's no way to control this feature - even in regions where it's not mandated by regulation. But Google is preparing a new 'Hearing Wellness' menu that will let you control this.
Images: @AssembleDebug for Android Authority
🔗Android will soon let you decide if your Pixel can lower your loud headphone volume
To abide by regulatory requirements, Google in Android 14 QPR1 added a "sound exposure notifications" feature that not only warns you about prolonged exposure to loud audio but can automatically lower your headphone's volume to protect your hearing.
Currently, there's no way to control this feature - even in regions where it's not mandated by regulation. But Google is preparing a new 'Hearing Wellness' menu that will let you control this.
Images: @AssembleDebug for Android Authority
🔗Android will soon let you decide if your Pixel can lower your loud headphone volume
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