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Android 16 now makes a stronger Material 3 Expressive first impression with latest QPR beta

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 brings a new Material 3 Expressive design to the Setup Wizard, an upgrade most users are likely to not ...

iOS 26 is another reminder of just how bad Android updates still are

Apple releases iOS 26 for all supported models on the same day at the same time. That's a stark contrast of what's happening ...

I ditched these Android apps after years of use, and here's what replaced them

Android's early years made ES File Explorer stand out. The power-user toolkit did what the stock file manager couldn't. It ...
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Android 16's next big update brings auto-themed icons, and apps can't opt out

Starting with Android 16 QPR2, Google will enforce universal auto-themed icons with a monochrome filter across all apps.

Google Maps just got a much-needed upgrade courtesy of Android 16 — what you need to know

Google Maps is getting some design tweaks thanks to Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive. Here's what's changing.