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Google has confirmed that one of the best new features included in the Android 16 beta won't be locked to Google Pixel phones. The announcement came during the first day of Google I/O 2025, where it was revealed that Android 16's Live Update feature will also be available on Samsung, OnePlus, Vivo and Xiaomi phones.
It's a lot of new stuff, from the biggest Android redesign in years to Gemini rolling out across more devices.
Google announced that it would be bringing Gemini to Google TV, allowing for more conversational requests to your television. This week during Google I/O, Google expanded on this news, announcing the release of the Android 16 for TV beta.
Android 16 debuts at I/O 2025 with a June rollout, featuring a Material 3 redesign, safety upgrades, and a QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel devices.
Android is getting a design refresh, launching a mixed reality platform for smart glasses, and Gemini is expanding to cars and watches. Can it entice the overwhelmingly dominant iPhone-owning youth?
Google may be developing an Android equivalent to iOS's Standby Mode, which will let you transform your Android phone into a smart display.
Google is improving the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature on Android to further prevent stolen devices from being resold.