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The Verge on MSN · 17h

It will soon be easier than ever for Android apps to stay signed in on a new phone

Android’s new “Restore Credentials” may remove much of the tedium of logging back into apps when switching to a new device.

Android Authority · 23h

Gemini is making it easier to analyze files on your Android phone

Gemini for Android now makes use of the Android share sheet, letting you share files from any app directly to the AI assistant for analysis.

Ars Technica · 1d

Android will soon instantly log you in to your apps on new devices

Doing the same swap with an Android device is more akin to starting three-quarters fresh. After one or two Android phones, you learn to bake in an extra hour of rapid-fire logging in to all your apps. Password managers, or just using a Google account as your authentication, are a godsend.

Google, Android

Google Releases Android 16 Developer Preview

Android developer previews often focus on low-level changes to system architecture and APIs, leaving the feature and UI changes for later releases. So, the first build of Android 16 won't change the way you use your phone.

Ars Technica · 52m

Google seems to have called it quits on making its own Android tablets—again

The Pixel Tablet, released last fall, was generally regarded as Google's second re-entry into the tablet market that the iPad all but owns. As such, it sought to distinguish itself from Apple's slab by launching with a home-friendly dock and speaker cradle, taking on the appearance of a big smart home display when docked to it.

ETX Daily Up on MSN · 1d

A Google PC running Android could be in the works

A Google PC running Android could be in the works A new rumor points to the release of a high-end laptop running Google's Android operating system, coming in 2025. Google is said to be working on a new high-end computer,

2don MSN

Android 16 is now available for early testers

Judging by Google’s projected release timeline, the first public beta for Android 16 will be available in January 2025. A ...

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These are the Pixel phones that will get Android 16 DP1, and there are two surprises

Google has released the first developer preview build of Android 16 and here are all the Pixel devices eligible for the ...

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An Android-ChromeOS merger might actually make sense now

We've been down this road before. But this time, it's easier to see the rumors of an Android-ChromeOS combo turning to ...

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Google Rebrands Switcher App to Lure iPhone Users to Android

Google today revamped its Switch to Android app for the iPhone and iPad, introducing a streamlined interface, a new icon, and ...

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Google just announced Android 16. Here’s everything new

Yes, that's right. Just about a month after Android 15's official release, Google is already prepping Android 16. Here's the ...

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Google ships first developer preview of Android 16 to speed up feature rollouts

Google is releasing the first developer preview of Android 16 to speed up feature rollouts in devices. This is a major change ...

PCMag on MSN2d

First Android 16 Dev Preview Is Here As Google Pushes Up OS Launch Window

In 2025, Google plans to release the next version of Android a quarter earlier than usual 'to better align' with the launch ...

Android 16 might let Gemini order food for you

Android 16 might introduce a new API allowing Gemini to control apps directly, such as booking flights or ordering food.

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