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Google has already had a wild enough day with the unveiling of its new hardware line-up, but they apparently weren’t satisfied with just that. To top off the day, Google has released Android 16 QPR2 with a first Beta 1 build for all of its current Pixel devices that are
AYN has revealed the AYN Thor, its first dual-screened Android handheld. The Thor was revealed in a short teaser video.
There's one limitation, though. Android and PC users can't start a FaceTime call on their own. They'll need an Apple user to create the link and invite them before they can join in. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to initiate FaceTime calls to Android users if you're an iPhone user, and how to receive FaceTime calls if you use an Android phone.
As a part of the new Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 that dropped this week, Google said they were adding an “Auto-Themed App Icons” feature. We fired up the beta and immediately looked for this first, as Google’s attempt at icon theming up until this point has been lackluster.
OS 26 could finally bring end-to-end encryption to RCS, securing conversations between iPhone and Android users with the MLS protocol.
Most of the improvements come from your settings. Clearing out unused apps, adjusting battery optimization and limiting background processes can free up resources and make your phone run faster almost right away. And while you're at it, give your device a proper cleaning -- studies show that phones are often dirtier than a toilet seat.
The company said discontinuing the Appstore is part of an "ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs."
According to a recent rumor, the upcoming OnePlus 15 flagship could be coming with a high 165Hz display, beating plenty in the market.
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