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Google shifts Android updates development behind closed doors: Here's why

Reportedly, Google has said that this shift is aimed at simplifying development as by focusing on its internal branch, it hopes to streamline updates and reduce development friction

Tech wrap March 10: Apple Siri, ASUS laptops, Android Lock screen widgets

Apple delays advanced Siri features. ASUS Zenbook A14 and VivoBook 16. lock screen widgets with Android 16. Apple discontinues MacBook Air With M3. Realme P3 Ultra

Google confirms arrival of lock screen widgets with Android 16: Know more

Lock screen widgets that were available on Pixel Tablet since last year will be made available for phones by the end of this year with Android 16 update

Samsung to expand agentic AI experience to more phones in Apr with One UI 7

Samsung said that One UI 7 enhances the mobile experience by integrating agentic AI with multimodal capabilities

Samsung to unveil its first Android XR-based headset at MWC: What to expect

Samsung will also be offering an exclusive look at the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2025

Google loses fight on Android Auto access as EU court backs Italy watchdog

The Italian watchdog fined Google 102 million euros ($106.7 million) in 2021 for blocking Enel's JuicePass on Android Auto

Qualcomm, Google partner to offer 8-year Android OS support on smartphones

Qualcomm said smartphone manufacturers will have the capability to provide up to eight consecutive years of Android software and security updates on devices using select Snapdragon platforms

boAt launches Android-compatible 'TAG' object tracker: Know price, features

Priced at Rs 1,299, boAt TAG utilises Google's Find My Device network and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to offer semi real-time tracking of lost valuables

Google releases Android 16 beta release schedule: Check timeline and more

Google will be releasing the first beta of Android 16 this month, while the final release is expected in April or May

Google releases second developer preview of Android 16: Check new features

Google has released the Android 16 DP2 for eligible Pixel smartphones. The second version introduces a new option for accessing the in-display fingerprint sensor even if the screen is off

JioTag Go: Reliance Jio unveils tracker backed by Google's 'Find My Device'

Priced at Rs 1499, JioTag Go is now available in multiple colour options on JioMart, e-commerce platform Amazon, Reliance Digital stores, and My Jio Stores

Android XR: Google, Samsung, Qualcomm partner to challenge Apple Vision Pro

Android XR is an operating system developed by Google in collaboration with Samsung, designed to bring AI, AR, VR to headsets and glasses, with Qualcomm chips powering the experience

OPPO unveils Android 15-based ColorOS 15: What is new and rollout schedule

With ColorOS 15, OPPO introduces AI-powered image enhancement and productivity tools, along with Touch to Share for file sharing with iPhones

Google to release Android 16 early in 2025, minor update planned for Q4

With Google planning to release a new Android version in Q2 2025, it is likely that the company will maintain August as the month for launching new Pixel smartphones

OnePlus OxygenOS 15 brings Circle to Search, Share with iPhone: What's new

OnePlus said that the open beta version of OxygenOS 15 will be available for testing on the OnePlus 12 smartphone starting October 30, followed by general release later this year or early next

OPPO previews iOS-inspired ColorOS 15 UI, based on Android 15: What's new

OPPO has not unveiled the global version of ColorOS 15; however, it is expected to be along the same lines as the Chinese version

OnePlus confirms Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 launch for October 24

OxygenOS 15 is anticipated to debut with the global model of OnePlus 13, its next generation flagship smartphone that is set to launch later this year

'Your Android has new features': Non-Pixel devices gets Google notification

The notification opens a full screen message carousel window, highlighting eight new Android features along with instructions, images, and details about availability

Samsung to release Android 15-based One UI 7 with 'next Galaxy' in 2025

Reportedly, Samsung at its annual developers conference confirmed that the official version of Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive with the next Galaxy S series device in 2025

Tech wrap Sep 30: Vivo, Android 15, Apple HomePod, Pixel Buds web app, more

Vivo announced Android 15 rollout schedule. Apple may release HomePod with display in 2025. Google introduced the Pixel Buds web app for Windows and Macs