The BIG ONE has finally landed! Android 16 is now available for download, and while it might not seem like a massive visual overhaul at first glance, this update is PACKED with powerful changes under the hood. In this deep-dive, we explore everything that’s new. And as if Android 16 wasn’t enough, Google also released the massive June Pixel Drop! This is a big video, but we’ve got you covered.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Android 16 is here!
00:19 – This is not Material 3 Expressive 🙁
00:52 – There is a Pixel Drop, too!
01:10 – Live updates are here (with more to come)
02:12 – Force grouping notifications
02:41 – Change mic or hearing devices
03:04 – Native mic control for hearing devices
03:13 – Advanced Protection
04:08 – Google Blog post explanation
04:27 – HDR screenshots
04:53 – No more opt-out Edge to Edge display
05:14 – Predictive back
05:30 – AVP Codec support
05:55 – Seven NEW Emojis
06:23 – Double-press press power button for Wallet
06:49 – Notification Cooldown
07:21 – Anti-scam in calls
07:45 – Android 16 app updates (all devices)
08:03 – Redesigned image editor in Photos app
08:45 – Customize RCS group chats
09:32 – New Safety Check timer
10:11 – Express Transit on Pixel watches
10:41 – New creations with Emoji Kitchen
10:58 – June Pixel Drop
11:21 – VIP Contacts
12:20 – Pixel Studio Stickers inside Gboard
12:49 – Expressive Captions
13:13 – Satellite SOS new country
13:21 – New languages in Recorder app (AI summary)
13:29 – Clear Voice
13:25 – Camera Education
13:44 – Battery Health
14:11 – When we expect Material 3 Expressive
#android #android16 #googlepixel #google #mobile #tech
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