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.

Alongside the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a, Google dropped the first beta of Android 16's second quarterly platform release. Android 16 QPR1 should go stable in September, while QPR2 will roll out to the public in December.

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.

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.

We asked if you’d want a duress PIN or a decoy PIN on your device. The poll results were mixed, but almost everyone wanted a new feature.

Amazon will shut down its Appstore for Android users on August 20, 2025, ending support, discontinuing Amazon Coins, and urging users to secure refunds and switch to Google Play.

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."

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