Android 16 QPR2 makes the Linux Terminal way more useful with expanded file access

You can now access most of your Android phone's files from the Linux Terminal app, starting in Android 16 QPR2.
PCMag

F-Droid Warns Google’s New Rules Could Kill Third-Party Android App Stores

Google's upcoming requirements to verify app developers threaten to 'end the F-Droid project and other free/open-source app ...
Opinion
TalkAndroidOpinion

Google’s Developer Rules Threaten Sideloading and App Store Choice

Google just dropped a bombshell that could kill Android's openness forever. Starting in 2026, every single Android app must be tied to a Google-verified ...

Samsung pushes stable Android 16 to more Galaxy phones and tablets early

As for the S23 FE and Tab S10+, their 3.4GB+ Android 16 build is live for everyone in Samsung's home country. That makes the ...

Android 16 QPR1 beta users can now switch to stable without a wipe

The 39MB update will directly update Pixel devices running Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 to the stable release of the OS (Build ...
9to5Google

Pixel Phone app rolling out Call Recording & Android Auto access, details global expansion

Google today detailed a handful of new and upcoming features for the Pixel Phone app, while officially detailing international expansion.
9to5Google

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 ‘No Data Wipe’ OTA rolls out

After a prolonged delay (including issues last week), all Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 users are now seeing the “No Data Wipe” opt-out OTA.