As expected, Google releases Android 16’s first stable release for its pixel lineup. The update is now available for Pixel 6 series and new phones as well as the Pixel Tablet. Android 16 is available as an OTA update for the following devices.
Eligible devices for Android 16 Stable:
Android 16’s biggest changes are not part of this first stable release. We’re talking about content 3 expressions and new desktop mode, which will arrive later.
Google also released its developer Android 16 QPR 2 beta, which includes the new desktop mode. This requires display port connection from the external monitor and allows users to run multiple apps with maintenance windows. There is a task bar that shows running apps and a app drawer.
The attached phones work freely from the external display. If you are using a very pixel tablet like Google, the desktop session will be extended to both display so that you can pull items in both the tablet screen and the attached display.
Android 16 brings support for stable adaptive apps, which ensure the scale of apps, regardless of your phone’s screen size, orientation or form factor. This should be a huge promotion of foldable.
In order to reduce the disorder, notifications will now be groups from one app.
Android 16 groups
Google is also monitoring its notification management directly with updates. This type of information will be available in your lock screen and system status area.
Android 16 direct updates
Customers with hearing AIDS will get a new native control toggle that brings battery status, prostations, microphone selection and volume control. Consumers can now change to use their phone’s microphone to make a better sound in a noisy environment.
Android 16 hearing aids control screens
Advanced Protection allows users to protect their personal data from online attacks, harmful apps, unsafe websites and scam calls.
Pills are getting a new desktop winding option. This feature allows users to open, move and change their size in multiple app Windows in the desktop -like interface. This feature will start on the devices later this year.
Other features of Android 16 stable include customs keyboard shortcuts, HDR screenshots, adaptive refresh rate controls, and identification checks.
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