Nothing Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro get their Android 16 update
Not too long after landing on the Nothing Phone (3), Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.0) is now rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3a) series.
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Pixel December 2025 update fixes 33 issues: Battery limit, UI, more
Besides the new features introduced with Android 16 QPR2, the December 2025 Pixel update includes several bug fixes across Audio, Battery & Charging, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Sensors, System, Telephony, Touch, User Interface, and Wi-Fi.
Expand Expanding CloseCircle to Search can now recognize and detail digital scams with AI Overview
Circle to Search is getting a new trick that detects suspicious messages or web content, letting users know why it could be part of a scam.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle expands dark mode across Android as it makes some big accessibility changes
Android 16 QPR2 is here today, but Google’s not solely focusing on new features and changes. Alongside those announcements, the company is also bringing a whole host of improvements and changes to accessibility on Android. In addition to some helpful changes to hearing aids, captions, and more, Google is also building Gemini models into Smart Dictation and Guided Frame on Pixel devices for improved responses.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 rolling out with December 2025 security update
With the December 2025 security patch, Google is rolling out the stable Android 16 QPR2 update for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
Expand Expanding ClosePixel Launcher gets vibrant Dynamic Color in Android 16 QPR2
Android 16 QPR2 is a sizable update that includes an updated color palette for the recently redesigned Pixel Launcher search bar.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing begins Android 16 rollout with Live Updates in Glyph, redesign, new features
Nothing is starting its rollout of Android 16 this week, and in the new Nothing OS 4.0 there are a bunch of updates including the ability to show Live Updates in Glyph, redesigns throughout, and more.
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Nothing’s Android 16 update will be released later this week
After launching in beta recently, Nothing has confirmed plans to release its Android 16 update later this week.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 with Pixel bug fixes
Besides the November 2025 Feature Drop, Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 is rolling out today to Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 November update rolling out: Pixel emergency calling, camera fixes
The final update to Android 16 QPR1 is rolling out with the November security patch for the 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. This release is accompanied by an out of cycle Feature Drop.
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Android 16 is rolling out to a bunch of OnePlus and Oppo devices
Oppo and OnePlus are rolling out their Android 16 updates more widely right now, with several devices seeing the update go live.
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Some Android Auto users report issues after updating to Android 16
As Samsung’s Android 16 update rolls out more widely, a growing number of Android Auto users are reporting connection issues.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 rolling out with Pixel bug fixes
Google is following last week’s patch after the initial release with Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 8 is a good, small update: Here’s some of our favorite features [Video]
While we’re already an update ahead on Pixel, One UI 8 based on Android 16 has rolled out far and wide to Samsung phones. Here are a few things we think you’ll love getting to grips with.
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Samsung pauses Android 16 rollout for Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 series
A few weeks after it started, Samsung has officially paused the Android 16 rollout for the Galaxy S23 series just days after the same thing happened with the Galaxy S24 series.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Wallet adding Live Updates support for flights, trains, & more
Following the Material 3 Expressive redesign earlier this month, Google Wallet will be adopting Android 16’s Live Updates “for key travel journeys.”
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 rolling out for Pixel
Following last week’s release, Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.1 is rolling out as a patch for Pixel devices that failed to boot if “Enable desktop experience features” was enabled before installing.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus confirms official list of devices getting Android 16 starting in November
Announced on its forums this week, OnePlus has confirmed an official list of devices set to get its Android 16 update, OxygenOS 16, over the coming months.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus reveals Android 16 update with an iOS-like redesign and Apple Watch support
The OnePlus 15 is seemingly a short few months away, as it’s already been officially announced for both China and global markets. In order to launch a new phone, though, OnePlus also needs a new software build, and with Android 16 having been around for a while now, it’s time for OxygenOS 16’s official debut.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR2 is a big quarterly update coming in December, with Beta 3 rolling out today for Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel
The Android 16 Beta Program should be nearing completion with QPR2 Beta 3 for Google Pixel devices now available.
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Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 16 – here’s the schedule
Samsung has started rolling out its Android 16 update to Galaxy phones and tablets, with a schedule running through November at least. Here’s when to expect the update on your Galaxy device, and which devices are already eligible for the update.
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Although it’s been nearly two months since its launch event, Google’s still facing some heat in the aftermath of the Pixel 10’s arrival on store shelves. What started out as simple disappointment over the state of Tensor — following two years of what I can only describe as Tensor G5 overhype — ballooned into full-on outrage in the face of a Genshin Impact-inspired controversy that may or may not have been a controversy after all. Simply put, people are mad about what Tensor isn’t, rather than feeling satisfied with what Tensor actually is.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus Android 16 release gets lively, but brief tease days before launch
OnePlus is getting fans ready for its OxygenOS 16 launch based on Android 16. The company’s latest teaser emphasizes just how “fast” and “smooth” the software update is.
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