Android 16 is HERE! | EVERYTHING you NEED to know (+ June Pixel Drop)

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The BIG ONE has finally landed! Android 16 is now available for download, and while it might not seem like a massive visual overhaul at first glance, this update is PACKED with powerful changes under the hood. In this deep-dive, we explore everything that's new. And as if Android 16 wasn't enough, Google also released the massive June Pixel Drop! This is a big video, but we've got you covered.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Android 16 is here!
00:19 - This is not Material 3 Expressive :-(
00:52 - There is a Pixel Drop, too!
01:10 - Live updates are here (with more to come)
02:12 - Force grouping notifications
02:41 - Change mic or hearing devices
03:04 - Native mic control for hearing devices
03:13 - Advanced Protection
04:08 - Google Blog post explanation
04:27 - HDR screenshots
04:53 - No more opt-out Edge to Edge display
05:14 - Predictive back
05:30 - AVP Codec support
05:55 - Seven NEW Emojis
06:23 - Double-press press power button for Wallet
06:49 - Notification Cooldown
07:21 - Anti-scam in calls
07:45 - Android 16 app updates (all devices)
08:03 - Redesigned image editor in Photos app
08:45 - Customize RCS group chats
09:32 - New Safety Check timer
10:11 - Express Transit on Pixel watches
10:41 - New creations with Emoji Kitchen
10:58 - June Pixel Drop
11:21 - VIP Contacts
12:20 - Pixel Studio Stickers inside Gboard
12:49 - Expressive Captions
13:13 - Satellite SOS new country
13:21 - New languages in Recorder app (AI summary)
13:29 - Clear Voice
13:25 - Camera Education
13:44 - Battery Health
14:11 - When we expect Material 3 Expressive

#android #android16 #googlepixel #google #mobile #tech
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