The lead-up to Android 16 has been … interesting. We’re four betas into the update’s rollout, and with each new beta version released, the public-facing changes are both minor and few and far between.

Forward-looking: The next version of Android will introduce unprecedented restrictions for app developers. All apps targeting Android 16 must be adaptive, meaning custom UI choices that don't scale ...

Mobile operating systems have undergone remarkable transformations, with Android 16, iOS 18, and One UI 7 showcasing a blend of shared features and distinct innovations. While these platforms are ...

Google is rolling out the redesigned Android QR scanner UI again after briefly pulling the update. The refreshed QR scanner comes via Google Play Services 25.46.32, though many users still haven't ...

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In early August, more users received Google’s updated music player redesign for Android Auto. Many questioned why core elements were altered without any functional purpose. The album art box was made ...

Months later than expected, Samsung has officially unveiled its Android 15 update, One UI 7, and the company has pinpointed everything that’s new in a meticulously detailed changelog. One UI 7 is one ...

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What makes a user interface truly remarkable? Is it the sleek design, the seamless functionality, or the way it intuitively guides users without them even realizing it? The truth is, it’s all of these ...

Google I/O 2025 will be livestreaming next week, and software developers from Google are expected to unveil Android 16, which is slated to come out before the summer. The upcoming Android software ...