Android

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 wreaks havoc on Chase, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook for Pixel users

It wouldn’t be a true Android beta release without banking apps breaking, but Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 seems to have hit corporate users just as hard on...
Dec 19, 2025 1 Min Read
Android

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 causes camera focus issues on some Pixel phones, especially at 50MP

As expected with early beta releases, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is introducing a few rough edges for Pixel users. One of the most disruptive issues reported so far affects...
Dec 19, 2025 2 Min Read
Android

Pixel 10 gets critical GPU boost in Android 16 QPR3: What it means for your gaming experience

While the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 update brings plenty of visible changes like flashlight controls and folder animations, Pixel 10 owners are receiving a massive under-the-hood upgrade...
Dec 18, 2025 2 Min Read
Android

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is here: Top 6 new features to try on your Pixel

Google has officially kicked off the next quarterly platform release cycle with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1. While the stable release isn’t expected until March 2026, this first...
Dec 18, 2025 3 Min Read
Android

Google Pixel roundup: New December update fixes battery drain, Android 16 QPR3 Beta rolls out, Pixel 10 gets 40% off, and Find Hub lands on Pixel Watch

It’s turning into a busy week for Google Pixel users, with fresh software updates, a new Android beta, aggressive Pixel 10 discounts, and a long-awaited Wear OS app...
Dec 18, 2025 3 Min Read
Android

Google Pixel 10 Pro Thermometer survey, Pixel Launcher changes, Android Wi-Fi controls, and a Pixelsnap discount

Google Pixel news this week has been unusually quiet, with only a few developments spanning software fixes, Android platform changes, user research, and hardware accessories. Headlining the conversation is a...
Dec 17, 2025 4 Min Read
Google

Google Pixel news roundup: Pixel 10 battery life verdict, Pixel Buds Pro update, Watch 4 charging finally opens up, and IKEA’s $10 Qi2 chargers

The Google Pixel ecosystem has had a busy few days, with updates and developments touching phones, earbuds, wearables, and accessories. From mixed but largely acceptable battery life feedback on the...
Dec 16, 2025 3 Min Read
Android

GrapheneOS says RCS on AT&T & T-Mobile 'planned but not being worked on' due to other urgent priorities

Months after GrapheneOS publicly claimed that Google and several carriers had “broken” RCS messaging through recent backend changes, new information from the team now sheds more light on...
Dec 09, 2025 1 Min Read
Google

Report: Google Pixel 10 series dominated early US Black Friday promos ahead of Apple with insane $1,260+ discounts

Google went into the 2025 holiday shopping season with serious momentum, and according to new data from Counterpoint Research, the company briefly managed to outmuscle every major smartphone brand in...
Dec 09, 2025 2 Min Read
Android

Google Pixel news roundup: Watch Unlock limitations, Motion Cues rebrand, Nintendo Switch 2 webcam support, Pixel Watch AOD upgrades & more

It has been a turbulent few days for the Pixel ecosystem. Before we dive into the latest features and code discoveries, it is worth catching up on the recent friction...
Dec 09, 2025 3 Min Read
Android

GrapheneOS preps Android 16 QPR2 amid fresh controversy: User blames OS for 'premeditated murder' charge after alleged police crack

GrapheneOS is gearing up for its next major milestone, announcing that Android 16 QPR2 experimental releases will be available soon. However, the announcement comes with a heavy caveat: the privacy...
Dec 08, 2025 3 Min Read
Android

Pixel Stand charging broken for Pixel 10 & 10 Pro after December update, users say

The December 2025 Pixel Feature Drop arrived last week with a host of new AI capabilities and the usual bug fixes, but for Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro owners...
Dec 08, 2025 3 Min Read