All articles tagged with #android 16
Selected Galaxy phones and tablets are receiving Google's January 2026 Google Play System update (around 90MB), boosting components like Android WebView, Google Play Services, Wallet, and Play Store, after a period with no Play System updates for Galaxy devices; Samsung is also gearing up for major OS updates with One UI 8.5 (Android 16 QPR2) and One UI 9.0 (Android 17).
Google teases the Pixel 10a with a redesigned flush dual-camera rear and confirms pre-orders begin February 18 (7 AM Pacific / 10 AM Eastern). A Tracfone leak fills in specs: 5,100 mAh battery, 128GB base storage, IP68 durability, a 48MP/13MP rear dual-camera setup with a 13MP front camera, and Android 16, with official details on chipset and RAM still forthcoming. A Berry red color image was shown in the leak, and full details are expected at the February launch.
Leaked Pixel 10a specs outline a 6.3-inch 1080p OLED with 120Hz, 8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage, powered by the Tensor G4 and a 5,100mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. The phone retains IP68, Gorilla Glass 7i protection, and a triple-camera setup (48MP main + 13MP ultrawide; 13MP selfie) and runs Android 16 with seven years of updates. Expected to start around €499 in Europe and $499 in the US for the base variant, with subtle design tweaks and Bluetooth 6.0; wireless charging availability remains unconfirmed in current reports.
A Google bug-tracker leak appears to preview Aluminium OS, a desktop-style Android-on-PC interface for Android 16, blending Android and ChromeOS aesthetics with a bottom taskbar, top status bar, Play Store, windowed apps, and split-screen—though Google has not commented on the leak yet.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948) and Galaxy S26 (SM-S942) surfaced on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM, Adreno 840 GPU, and Android 16. The Ultra shows slightly underclocked high- and mid-core clocks (4.19GHz / 3.63GHz) while the regular S26 runs a mildly overclocked setup (4.74GHz / 3.63GHz); performance on Geekbench is similar. A Feb. 25 launch in San Francisco is teased, with S26+ battery certification recently appearing in tests.
Motorola's Moto G Power (2026) is now available in the US for $299.99, featuring a 6.8-inch LCD display, Dimensity 6300 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 50MP main camera, and a 5200mAh battery, with availability expanding to various carriers soon.
Google Fi has launched its first tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G, featuring an 11-inch display, 5G connectivity, and a range of upgraded specs, available for $279.99 or $199.99 for existing subscribers.
Google is rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 for Pixel devices, fixing app crash issues and including the December 2025 security patch, with the update available via OTA for all supported Pixel models enrolled in the beta program.
Samsung has expanded the availability of the One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 series to more countries, including India and Poland, with the update bringing new features, improvements, and bug fixes based on Android 16, along with the December 2025 security patch.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces a toggle for Pixel users to remove the At a Glance widget from the home screen, along with new features like a flashlight brightness slider and customizable navigation buttons, enhancing user control and personalization, though it remains in beta and may have bugs.
Google has released the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 for supported Pixel devices, offering new features and improvements. Eligible Pixel users can enroll in the beta program via Google's Android Beta website and download the update through their device settings. The update brings enhancements like new features and UI improvements, with availability for recent Pixel models.
The OnePlus 15 is now available for purchase in the US through the official website and Amazon, featuring multiple color options, high-end specifications like Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 6.78-inch display, and advanced camera systems, with prices starting at $899.99.
Google has released a new GPU driver update for the Pixel 10 series with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, aligning with Imagination’s August driver release, supporting Vulkan 1.4 and Android 16 compatibility. While the update improves the GPU driver version and potential graphics performance, real-world performance gains remain unconfirmed, and the update is expected to roll out to all Pixel 10 users in future stable releases.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces several new features for Pixel phones, including a flashlight brightness slider, customizable navigation button order, an expandable location indicator, automatic wireless ADB reconnect, and screen casting capabilities for external displays.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Google Pixel devices, offering new features like removing At a Glance, adjusting flashlight brightness, and showing location usage with a blue dot, with a stable release expected in March 2026. Users are warned about potential data corruption when leaving the beta, and the update is accessible via OTA or sideloading for supported Pixel models.