In celebration of the recent International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Google has announced a suite of seven new accessibility features rolling out to Android. While these tools are designed to help people with disabilities interact with the world, features like a more consistent dark mode and … [Read more...] about Android 16 gets a ‘forced’ Dark Mode and 6 other new accessibility features
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Hands-on with Android 16’s new desktop mode: why ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
By now, you've probably seen the news that the latest beta version of Android 16 includes the first iteration of a true desktop mode. The ability to plug your phone into a monitor and get a PC-like experience has been a dream for many Android users for years - including myself. While there are a … [Read more...] about Hands-on with Android 16’s new desktop mode: why ChromeOS isn’t going anywhere
Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
The day has arrived! Google has officially announced the launch of Android 16, and it is beginning to roll out to supported Pixel devices starting today. In the announcement, Google highlights that this is the earliest it has launched a major Android release in the last few years, a move designed to … [Read more...] about Android 16 is officially here: what’s new, what’s coming soon
Google is launching Android 16 right in the middle of WWDC 2025
Right in the middle of Apples WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), Google has dropped its own OS news. In a post overnight on the official Android Developer X account, the team confirmed that it is “almost time for the Android 16 final release” and that we should see them “back here tomorrow.” … [Read more...] about Google is launching Android 16 right in the middle of WWDC 2025
Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
For years, a truly capable, unified desktop mode for Android has felt like a bit of a dream that's been just out of reach. While some manufacturers have made valiant efforts – Samsung’s DeX platform being the long-standing example – a cohesive, Android-native solution has been elusive. However, it … [Read more...] about Google offers up a bit more insight on Android 16 desktop mode
Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
We've known for a bit that Google is working on a desktop mode for Android and a special version of Chrome to run on it, too. The latest glimpse of this effort comes courtesy of Android expert Mishaal Rahman, reporting for Android Authority. By delving into the developer options on a Google Pixel 8 … [Read more...] about Android Desktop comes a bit closer to ChromeOS in Android 16
Android 16 might pave the way for desktop-like external display management
It looks like Google might be bringing advanced display management features normally found in traditional desktop environments to Android. Last year's introduction of the external display settings page laid the groundwork, and now, Android 16 is pushing the envelope with new tools to give mobile … [Read more...] about Android 16 might pave the way for desktop-like external display management
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is now available, 3 months early
It seems Google is wasting no time in getting Android 16 up and running quite a bit ahead of the normal schedule. With a planned launch in Q2 of 2025, we're already seeing the first Developer Preview land on Pixel devices a whole three months earlier than usual. This shift definitely aligns with … [Read more...] about Android 16 Developer Preview 1 is now available, 3 months early
Google Pixel Slate (‘Nocturne’) Shows Up In GeekBench With Core i7 8500Y, 16GB RAM, & Android 9
It is silly season around Google, folks. Welcome! For the next week, expect a continued flow of leaks around all things #madebyGoogle as we ramp up to the event on October 9th. Today's news comes via Phone Arena who found Google's 'Nocturne' device lurking around in GeekBench. After seeing … [Read more...] about Google Pixel Slate (‘Nocturne’) Shows Up In GeekBench With Core i7 8500Y, 16GB RAM, & Android 9
Chromebooks Need To Ditch 16GB Models – Because Android
I suppose you could call this an open letter to OEM's that build and design Chromebooks. … [Read more...] about Chromebooks Need To Ditch 16GB Models – Because Android
Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks Video
Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks [youtube id="yDy1WWUdlY8"] Back in May, Google made the big announcement that Android Apps would be coming to Chromebooks later this year. Over the weekend Google Developers uploaded the keynote from Google I/O giving an impressive overview and … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2016: Android Apps on Chromebooks Video
Android 17 Beta 2 borrows a major ChromeOS security trick for Thunderbolt and USB4
As we continue to watch the development of Aluminium OS and the "desktop-ification" of Android, Google is taking clear steps to ensure that this new high-end hardware doesn't compromise system security. The latest deep dive into Android 17 Beta 2 by Android Authority has revealed that Google is … [Read more...] about Android 17 Beta 2 borrows a major ChromeOS security trick for Thunderbolt and USB4
