This is Android 16's codename — and it's not what you're expecting (Baklava)
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-codename-3486221/

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Google is rolling out a new Quick Settings tile that lets you quickly open the Google Wallet app on any page

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The reason this tile is needed is because some OEMs removed the AOSP Wallet Quick Settings tile as well as the Quick Access Wallet feature. And since Google Wallet itself didn't provide its own QS tile until now, you'd need to manually open the app or add a lock screen shortcut (if possible).

With the dedicated Google Wallet tile, though, you can open Wallet from any page. You'll need to authenticate to open i...

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Google may release Android 16 much earlier than expected
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-release-date-rumor-3486336/

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Thunderbird for Android Beta has been released - The Open Source Email client finally goes from desktop to mobile, using K-9 Mail as a development foundation
https://github.com/thunderbird/thunderbird-android/releases/tag/THUNDERBIRD_8_0b1

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Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Leaks: Full Color Options Revealed, Six Years of Updates, Will Use Exynos 1330 Internationally/Dimensity 6300 for India and Thailand
https://www.gsmarena.com/here_are_the_samsung_galaxy_a16_5g_and_a16_4g_in_all_colors-news-64731.php

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David Kleidermacher on X: "Epic’s latest lawsuit is a meritless and dangerous move. Google did not request that Samsung create their Auto Blocker feature."
https://x.com/DaveKSecure/status/1840925172691583003

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Here's every Android phone with dual eSIM support
https://www.androidfaithful.com/android-phones-with-dual-esim/

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Introducing doors, a free, open source wallpaper app with no ads. orange wallpaper comes included
https://github.com/kennethnym/doors-wallpaper

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2 Bluetooth connectivity bugs resolved (1 fix already rolled out, 1 coming soon)
https://x.com/ArtemR/status/1840865236137754651

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iA Writer’s Android App is Frozen in Carbonite
https://ia.net/topics/our-android-app-is-frozen-in-carbonite#fnref-27202-flavor

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Wear OS could soon let you send RCS messages (APK teardown)
https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-standalone-rcs-messages-apk-teardown-3486475/

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Gemini Live is now available for all Gemini users in English on the Android app.
https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1840867795707576768

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The Pebblebee Universal item trackers work with both Apple and Google's networks
https://www.androidfaithful.com/pebblebee-universal-trackers/

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On the importance of F-Droid, an Android app store
https://rocket9labs.com/post/on-the-importance-of-f-droid/

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Google may be adding the ability to use Circle to Search on videos
https://www.androidauthority.com/circle-to-search-for-videos-3486239/

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Android Developers Blog: Gemini Nano is now available on Android via experimental access
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2024/10/gemini-nano-experimental-access-available-on-android.html

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A sign of what's to come? Motorola Moto G75 arrives with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and promise of five OS upgrades
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g75_features_price_sale_date-news-64746.php

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YouTube TV starts slowly rolling out background play on Android and iOS
https://9to5google.com/2024/10/01/youtube-tv-gets-background-play/

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The Pixel Buds Pro 2 are ready for Android 15's Bluetooth audio sharing feature [Auracast]
https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-buds-pro-2-auracast-3486703/

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This old Android phone is living its best life listening to San Francisco from the top of a pole
https://www.androidauthority.com/bop-spotter-3486715/

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Sony’s new LinkBuds add voice controls without a smart assistant
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/1/24256202/sony-linkbuds-open-fit-wireless-earbuds-headphones

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