Google is experimenting with putting the lock screen clock in more surfaces, including the top of the notifications panel. This feature isn’t live yet in the latest Android 16 beta, but it could ...

The first beta of Android 16 QPR2 finally brings lock screen widget support to Pixel phones, a feature previously only available on tablets. Users can swipe inward from the right edge of the lock ...

Besides the weekend confirmation that camera and screen sharing in Gemini Live is still rolling out, Google has now confirmed that it will be available on “any Android device with Gemini Advanced.” ...

Android 16 is an ambitious OS update. It doubles down on on-device artificial intelligence and evolves Material You for a more personalized user interface. It also updates how apps show live ...

After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. New features include live updates on the lock screen (like Live Activities on ...

Apple spent a great deal of time taking the best parts of Android, like its rich home and lock screen customizations, and integrating them slowly into its phone software. Remember how Android offered ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Android 16 Beta 2.1 introduces limited support for Live Updates, a new notification feature similar to iOS Live Activities.

The first beta of Android 16 is now available for recent Pixel devices, and it’s the first publicly available version of Android 16 that can be installed via an over-the-air update. As usual, Google ...