๐งQualcomm's new Snapdragon chip misses out on one of Android 16's best features
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 doesnโt support Androidโs Linux Terminal, making Qualcomm the only vendor to not support it.
More details (including Qualcomm's statement)๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-chips-android-linux-terminal-3608648/
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 doesnโt support Androidโs Linux Terminal, making Qualcomm the only vendor to not support it.
More details (including Qualcomm's statement)๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-chips-android-linux-terminal-3608648/
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Google confirms when Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 will return
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-return-3608643/
by Ryan McNeal
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-return-3608643/
Android Authority
Google confirms when Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 will return
A spokesperson from Google has confirmed to Android Authority when we can expect Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 to return.
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๐งGoogleโs Pixel 10 can now run Linux apps better than other Android phones
The Pixel 10 supports GPU-accelerated rendering for Linux apps in Android 16 QPR2, theoretically letting them run at near-native performance levels!
Here's why that matters๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-linux-apps-gpu-acceleration-3608754/
The Pixel 10 supports GPU-accelerated rendering for Linux apps in Android 16 QPR2, theoretically letting them run at near-native performance levels!
Here's why that matters๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-linux-apps-gpu-acceleration-3608754/
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๐ฅGoogle is rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1!
This minor update fixes the issue that caused SystemUI to repeatedly crash when Desktop Mode was enabled.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-return-3608643/
This minor update fixes the issue that caused SystemUI to repeatedly crash when Desktop Mode was enabled.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-3-return-3608643/
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๐ฌGoogle Messages is making it easier to share from your Google Photos library
Messages is testing a new media picker that embeds Androidโs Photo Picker.
This lets it access your local & cloud media gallery without sensitive permissions.
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-embedded-photo-picker-3608788/
Messages is testing a new media picker that embeds Androidโs Photo Picker.
This lets it access your local & cloud media gallery without sensitive permissions.
Details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/google-messages-embedded-photo-picker-3608788/
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๐ฆAndroidโs new flashlight brightness slider now has a clever design like a real flashlight
The new 2510 Android Canary release brings a brand new UI for the flashlight brightness controls in Quick Settings.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-flashlight-brightness-design-3608998/
The new 2510 Android Canary release brings a brand new UI for the flashlight brightness controls in Quick Settings.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/android-flashlight-brightness-design-3608998/
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๐ฑPixel phones will get a smarter always-on display that saves battery life
New code suggests Android will add a feature that turns off the AOD automatically when there's no user activity.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/always-on-display-inactivity-detection-rumor-3609052/
New code suggests Android will add a feature that turns off the AOD automatically when there's no user activity.
More details๐
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/always-on-display-inactivity-detection-rumor-3609052/
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๐๐ Android FINALLY lets you flip your Pixelโs navigation buttons, just like on Samsung phones
The latest Android Canary has added a setting to change the order of the buttons in the 3-button navigation bar, as we previously reported would happen.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/reorder-three-button-navigation-setting-3609073/
The latest Android Canary has added a setting to change the order of the buttons in the 3-button navigation bar, as we previously reported would happen.
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/reorder-three-button-navigation-setting-3609073/
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๐ฅฝFINALLY: The Galaxy XR headset from Samsung is official!
It's the first headset to run Android XR, the Android release optimized for XR devices!
Main specs:
๐บ 4K micro-OLED display
โจ Gemini built-in
๐ฅSnapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2
โ๏ธ545g
๐2 hours
๐ฐ$1800
Click ๐for EVERYTHING you need to know
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-launch-3608886/
It's the first headset to run Android XR, the Android release optimized for XR devices!
Main specs:
๐บ 4K micro-OLED display
โจ Gemini built-in
๐ฅSnapdragon XR2 Plus Gen 2
โ๏ธ545g
๐2 hours
๐ฐ$1800
Click ๐for EVERYTHING you need to know
๐https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-launch-3608886/
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Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: Just the opening act
by C. Scott Brown
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-hands-on-3607923/
by C. Scott Brown
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-xr-hands-on-3607923/
Android Authority
Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on: Just the opening act
I spent a bunch of time with the new Samsung Galaxy XR. While the product is good, I can't help but feel like it's not the "real" product.
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