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The first developer preview of Android 16 is available today, and we are looking at DP1 to find what new features have been introduced.

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With Android 16 set to launch in the second quarter of 2025, Google is starting the Developer Preview for Pixel devices today.

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/47773399

Image Heading: Google's last laptop was the Pixelbook Go. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

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A source within Google has told Android Authority that Google plans to basically turn Chrome OS into Android.

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Google is working on the Pixel Tablet 2 unsurprisingly, and it could pick up some big productivity upgrades including a keyboard accessory.

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An update to the Health Connect app adds a backup and restore feature. Here's how to access it to export your health and fitness data.

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Google today is rolling out Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.

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Shoot in RAW, without the extras some camera apps add.

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Android 15 QPR2 is introducing the new Modes feature that's basically a highly personalized version of Do Not Disturb mode.

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Android 16 may add an audio input switcher feature that lets you choose which audio device to use as the microphone for all apps.

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Accessing the new Quick Settings panel in Android 16 won’t require swiping down with two fingers, after all.

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With support missing for months now, Google has finally confirmed plans to release its Quick Share app for Windows on ARM.

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