If you’ve ever opened your brand-new Android phone and found a bunch of pre-installed apps you never asked for — and likely will never use — you’re not alone.

Google has released the second beta of the next major Android 16 update. Among other things, the QPR2 beta has customizable app icons and more on board.

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Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 also introduces changes for developers. Google has added a developer verification API that helps app ...

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Google has begun rolling out a revamped Quick Share with improved functionality for sending and receiving files.

Google has rolled out a series of updates alongside Android 16 QPR1, bringing the Pixel 10’s AI-powered writing tools to all Android devices and introducing a redesigned Quick Share interface.

Android Auto hasn't received substantial interface updates in the last few years, and Coolwalk was the latest major overhaul. However, Google has been experimenting with several more subtle tweaks, ...