πΉGoogle Pixel 10's new camera setting is a storage-saving game changer for 4K videos
The Pixel 10 is the first Android phone that lets you record videos in AV1, a highly efficient codec that saves space without sacrificing quality
More details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-video-recording-av1-vp9-3586429/
The Pixel 10 is the first Android phone that lets you record videos in AV1, a highly efficient codec that saves space without sacrificing quality
More details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-video-recording-av1-vp9-3586429/
Android Authority
Google Pixel 10's new camera setting is a storage-saving game changer for 4K videos
The Google Pixel 10 has two new video recording formats that allow it to store videos more efficiently. Here's what they are.
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π The Pixel 10 Pro has a smart home feature that might make it future-proof
The Pixel 10 Pro phones are the first to ship with Thread network support, letting it communicate with some smart home devices more reliably and with less latency.
More infoπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-thread-support-3586443/
The Pixel 10 Pro phones are the first to ship with Thread network support, letting it communicate with some smart home devices more reliably and with less latency.
More infoπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-thread-support-3586443/
Android Authority
The Pixel 10 Pro has a smart home feature that might make it future-proof
The Pixel 10 Pro has Thread support, which isn't a big deal now but will be huge for controlling smart home devices later.
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β¨Gemini Live is becoming a more helpful digital assistant that can match your mood
Gemini Live can now visually highlight objects on the camera feed and match your mood in conversations
More detailsπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-visual-overlays-audio-model-3586419/
Gemini Live can now visually highlight objects on the camera feed and match your mood in conversations
More detailsπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-live-visual-overlays-audio-model-3586419/
Android Authority
Gemini Live is becoming a more helpful digital assistant that responds naturally
Gemini Live is getting some new features, like the ability to highlight objects in the real world and a more natural audio model.
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πͺ«The Pixel 10 phones go all-in on Qi2 with Pixelsnap, but one model's leading the pack
The Pro XL is the only model that supports Qi2.2 w/ faster 25W charging. The rest support Qi2 w/ 15W charging. Still magnetic!
All the details on Pixelsnapπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-qi2-pixelsnap-accessories-3586593/
The Pro XL is the only model that supports Qi2.2 w/ faster 25W charging. The rest support Qi2 w/ 15W charging. Still magnetic!
All the details on Pixelsnapπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-10-qi2-pixelsnap-accessories-3586593/
Android Authority
The Pixel 10 phones go all-in on Qi2 with Pixelsnap, but one model's leading the pack
Googleβs Pixel 10 series debuts Qi2-ready Pixelsnap magnets, with the 10 Pro XL even adding 25W Qi2.2 wireless charging support.
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The Pixel 10 adds a TON of cool new AI features π§΅
- Live Translate clones your voice and makes you talk in a different language
- Call Message lets you skip voicemails
- Magic Cue gives you info when you need it
- Pixel Journal app
- Now Brief-like "Daily Hub" feature
- Live Translate clones your voice and makes you talk in a different language
- Call Message lets you skip voicemails
- Magic Cue gives you info when you need it
- Pixel Journal app
- Now Brief-like "Daily Hub" feature
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π Google releases the first beta of Android 16 QPR2, previewing its big December update
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 is rolling out now to supported Pixel devices, but the stable version isnβt expected until December
More details π
π https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-release-3586937/
Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 is rolling out now to supported Pixel devices, but the stable version isnβt expected until December
More details π
π https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-release-3586937/
Android Authority
Google releases the first beta of Android 16 QPR2, previewing its big December update
The first beta of Android 16 QPR2 is here, giving us a glimpse at what to expect from Google's big Android release in December.
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π±Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
The first beta of Android 16 QPR2 offers a glimpse at the new Android features coming in the December 2025 Pixel Drop.
My coverage will be updated continuously, so keep checkingπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/
The first beta of Android 16 QPR2 offers a glimpse at the new Android features coming in the December 2025 Pixel Drop.
My coverage will be updated continuously, so keep checkingπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/
Android Authority
Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
Google just released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, and as usual, didn't provide a changelog. If you want to know what's new, we've got you covered.
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π±Lock screen widgets are finally live on Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR2
Android brought back lock screen widget support to tablets in Android 15 QPR1, but the feature has finally been optimized for phones.
Here's a first look π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-android-16-qpr2-3589668/
Android brought back lock screen widget support to tablets in Android 15 QPR1, but the feature has finally been optimized for phones.
Here's a first look π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/lock-screen-widgets-on-phones-android-16-qpr2-3589668/
Android Authority
Lock screen widgets are finally live on Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR2
The big Android 16 QPR2 update in December will let you add widgets to the lock screen of your Pixel phone. Here's an early look.
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π¨ HUGE: Android will finally fix your messy home screen by forcing apps to use themed icons
Android 16 QPR2 adds a FORCED themed icon feature that makes all icons monochromatic, allowing Android to apply icon theming to them.
Details + screenshotsπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-icon-colors-3589663/
Android 16 QPR2 adds a FORCED themed icon feature that makes all icons monochromatic, allowing Android to apply icon theming to them.
Details + screenshotsπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-icon-colors-3589663/
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ππ₯·Google is expanding a key anti-theft feature to make your apps more secure
Identity Check in Android 16 QPR2 will make it harder for phone thieves to gain access to sensitive apps
Here's howπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/identity-check-expanded-app-support-3589693/
Identity Check in Android 16 QPR2 will make it harder for phone thieves to gain access to sensitive apps
Here's howπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/identity-check-expanded-app-support-3589693/
Android Authority
Google is expanding a key anti-theft feature to make your apps more secure
Google is enhancing Identity Check in the Android 16 QPR2 update to protect your sensitive apps from phone thieves.
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βοΈAndroid 16 QPR2 brings the "enhanced HDR brightness" setting that lets you stop HDR content from flashbanging you at night!
This was first added in the Android Canary release but is now live in QPR2 Beta 1.
More details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=SDR/HDR%20brightness%20slider
This was first added in the Android Canary release but is now live in QPR2 Beta 1.
More details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=SDR/HDR%20brightness%20slider
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π₯π§Android 16 QPR2 brings support for running FULL desktop graphical Linux apps through the Terminal!
This went live in the 2507 Canary first but is coming in the December stable release!
You can even run full desktop environments!
More details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Graphical%20apps%20support%20in%20the%20Linux%20Terminal
This went live in the 2507 Canary first but is coming in the December stable release!
You can even run full desktop environments!
More details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Graphical%20apps%20support%20in%20the%20Linux%20Terminal
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π Android 16 QPR2 introduces the "Secure Lock Device" feature that I reported earlier this year.
It'll also add a toggle to disable Failed Authentication Lock, which my colleague AssembleDebug first reported would be added.
Details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Rahman%20/%20Android%20Authority-,Secure%20Lock%20Device,-Android%2016%20QPR2
It'll also add a toggle to disable Failed Authentication Lock, which my colleague AssembleDebug first reported would be added.
Details π
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=Rahman%20/%20Android%20Authority-,Secure%20Lock%20Device,-Android%2016%20QPR2
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Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
Google just released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, and as usual, didn't provide a changelog. If you want to know what's new, we've got you covered.
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β©π±Android 16 QPR2 brings the long-awaited 90:10 split screen ratio!
This feature makes split-screen multitasking much more efficient!
It's heavily inspired by @OnePlus_USA Open Canvas feature, but isn't borrowed from them.
Detailsπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=QPR2%20Beta%201.-,90%3A10%20split%20screen%20ratio,-Android%2016%20QPR2
This feature makes split-screen multitasking much more efficient!
It's heavily inspired by @OnePlus_USA Open Canvas feature, but isn't borrowed from them.
Detailsπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr2-beta-1-features-3586944/#:~:text=QPR2%20Beta%201.-,90%3A10%20split%20screen%20ratio,-Android%2016%20QPR2
Android Authority
Here's all the new features for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1
Google just released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1, and as usual, didn't provide a changelog. If you want to know what's new, we've got you covered.
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π¦Android finally lets you control your Pixel phone's flashlight brightness
The latest Android Canary release adds support for adjusting your Pixel phone's flashlight strength from Quick Settings
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-update-flashlight-brightness-3589728/
The latest Android Canary release adds support for adjusting your Pixel phone's flashlight strength from Quick Settings
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/android-update-flashlight-brightness-3589728/
Android Authority
Android finally lets you control your Pixel phone's flashlight brightness
Is your Pixel phone's flashlight too dim or too bright for your needs? Soon, you'll be able to control its brightness from Quick Settings.
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π±Google finally lets you customize icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen
You only have five total icon shape options to pick from, but it's better than nothing.
This is available in the latest Canary release so far.
Screenshots of each shapeπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-icon-shape-options-3589736/
You only have five total icon shape options to pick from, but it's better than nothing.
This is available in the latest Canary release so far.
Screenshots of each shapeπ
πhttps://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-icon-shape-options-3589736/
Android Authority
Google finally lets you customize icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen
You can now customize the icon shapes on your Pixel's home screen in the latest Android Canary release. Here are the options you're given.
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π±The Pixel 10 Pro's new always-on display finally shows your full wallpaper
Google has finally launched the 'Ambient AOD' feature I spotted a few months ago! It's available on the Pixel 10 Pro. No word on when or if it'll come to other Pixels.
π https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-aod-wallpaper-3589468/
Google has finally launched the 'Ambient AOD' feature I spotted a few months ago! It's available on the Pixel 10 Pro. No word on when or if it'll come to other Pixels.
π https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-10-pro-aod-wallpaper-3589468/
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