Here's every new feature for Pixels in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2

Google rolled out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, and it brings several exciting new features. Here's everything ...

Pixel 10 series finally joins the Android Beta Program

Pixel 10 owners can finally try unreleased Android features as the phones are now eligible for the Android Beta Program.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 arrives for Pixels with custom app icon shapes

The most notable user-facing change in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 is the ability to use custom app icon shapes. Besides a circle, ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Update: Google Starts Blocking Unverified Apps

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 achieves Platform Stability adds SMS OTP protection, custom icon shapes, while taking down sideloading from Android.

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 Is Here: What's New for Pixel Phones?

Google has released the Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 update for a wide range of eligible Pixel devices. This Quarterly Platform Release delivers more significant changes than standard monthly security ...
Bleeping Computer

Google tests blocking side-loaded Android apps with risky permissions

Google has launched a new pilot program to fight financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files that request access to risky permissions. An APK (Android Package) is a file format ...
TechCrunch

Amazon is shutting down its app store on Android

Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The ...

Android’s New Verification System May Limit Offline App Sideloading

Google's upcoming developer verification system for Android may prevent users from sideloading apps without an internet ...