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GrapheneOS outlines Pixel 10 support timeline as Android 16 QPR1 rollout nears stability

The GrapheneOS development team has just dropped a crucial update on its release priorities, finally offering a firm clue on when users can expect full support for the latest Google...

Nov 18, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

GrapheneOS slams unnamed "small company" over "misinformation & libel attacks" after failed partnership

The world of privacy-focused smartphones is suddenly heating up, and the gloves are officially off. GrapheneOS, the custom operating system lauded by privacy freaks and recently hailed as the...

Nov 18, 2025 3 Min Read

Android

Spotify is crashing for many when playing podcasts, fix in the works

Update 18/11/25 – 03:25 pm (IST): The Spotify thread we highlighted below now has an official acknowledgment, and the status has been set to “Under investigation...

Nov 18, 2025 1 Min Read

Google

Gemini for Home appears on Lenovo Smart Display

Google has already confirmed that Gemini for Home is replacing Google Assistant on a wide range of its own smart home devices, from the original Google Home to the Nest...

Nov 17, 2025 1 Min Read

Android

GrapheneOS Pixel 10 support hits a temporary snag; won't arrive with initial Android 16 QPR1 release

For privacy-focused Pixel 10 users eagerly awaiting the official GrapheneOS build, there’s a mixed bag of news. While the custom ROM team has made significant strides in their...

Nov 17, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Pixel Feature Drop now officially unlocked via Play System update, as Call Recording goes global & speakerphone bug worsens

It’s been a busy week for Pixel users and, naturally, for the PiunikaWeb readership. You’re already keenly aware of the security components of the November 2025 Pixel Drop...

Nov 14, 2025 4 Min Read

Android

Google posts initial Device Trees for booting Pixel 10 hardware on mainline Linux

Google has quietly taken another step toward better Linux support on its hardware. A Chromium engineer has posted the first set of Device Tree (DT) files needed to boot the...

Nov 14, 2025 2 Min Read

Android

Google Pixel's delayed AI features, smarter notifications, sideloading revamp, & At a Glance removal test

Google’s Pixel ecosystem is in flux, and this week perfectly captured that transition. The company continues to blur the lines between software intelligence and user control, pushing ahead with...

Nov 13, 2025 3 Min Read

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Some Google Search users seeing an old UI likely part of test to 'simplify search results page'

Over the past week, several users have noticed that Google Search has suddenly reverted to what appears to be an older design, complete with the classic logo, an old-style...

Nov 13, 2025 1 Min Read

Apps

Facebook Messenger app crashing for some users

Facebook Messenger has been giving users a serious headache over the past couple of days. People on Android (and a handful on iOS) devices are finding themselves completely locked out...

Nov 12, 2025 1 Min Read

Android

Older Pixel phones get AI upgrades, theme packs, scam detection in chat apps, new support dashboard & Private AI Compute

Google’s November 2025 Pixel Feature Drop is one of the most expansive in recent memory. Not just for what’s new, but for how many older Pixel phones are...

Nov 12, 2025 4 Min Read

Android

GrapheneOS confirms support for Pixel 10 & Material 3 Expressive coming as Google releases Android 16 QPR1 source code

After months of waiting and public frustration over Google’s delayed source code release, the GrapheneOS team finally has the green light to move forward with Pixel 10 support. Google...

Nov 12, 2025 2 Min Read