Topic: stable release
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Android 17 Beta Release Date Announced by Google
Google has announced the Android 17 Beta program, shifting focus from the final Android 16 QPR3 update to the upcoming platform release. Beta testers on Android 16 QPR3 will automatically receive the Android 17 Beta 1 update, but opting out later requires a factory data wipe until June 2026. The ...
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Migrate Safari Data to Chrome on iOS Effortlessly
Google is developing an on-device tool for iOS to simplify migrating browsing data like passwords and bookmarks from Safari to Chrome, a feature previously more common on desktop. The process involves creating a ZIP file in iPhone settings and using a guided import in Chrome, with a clear disclai...
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Android Auto 16.0 Update Launches with Messaging Bug
Google has released Android Auto 16.0, but the update introduces no new user-facing features and is marred by a significant bug that prevents replying to messages for users with Google Workspace accounts. The bug triggers an error requiring administrator permission to reply, which appears to be a...
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Windows 11 Update Cuts File Explorer RAM Usage
A Windows 11 update is optimizing File Explorer's search to reduce RAM consumption and speed up results by eliminating duplicate file indexing. The improvement, currently in Insider Preview testing, streamlines the indexing process to rely on a single, consolidated index for more efficient resour...
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Samsung Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Now Available
Samsung has launched a public beta for **One UI 8.5** on the Galaxy S25 series in several key markets, offering a first look at new AI features and a refined design based on Android 16. The update introduces major new features, including advanced Galaxy AI tools for image generation, improved cro...
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Android's New Flashlight Slider Mimics a Real Flashlight
An upcoming Android update will introduce a native flashlight brightness slider in the Quick Settings for Pixel phones, removing the need for third-party apps and allowing direct control over LED brightness. The feature includes a redesigned vertical slider with a visual light beam that expands a...
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Google's Final Android 16 Beta Is Here: Pixel Drop QPR2 Beta 3
The third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 is now available for Pixel 6 series and newer models, including the Pixel 10, through the Android Beta program. Installing this beta locks users into the beta pathway, preventing a return to stable software without a full data wipe until the official QP...
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