Android manufacturers favor Apple's design directions over Google's

Google develops the open source Android operating system, and hardware makers like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Xiaomi build ...

Here's every new feature for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1

Here's every new feature for Pixel phones in the latest Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 update. Read this article to see if you should install it!
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Android 16 QPR3 adds a blue dot to show when apps are using your location

Google has added a new blue dot that notifies the user if an app is using location permissions, just like the green ...
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Google Pixel tweaks emoji designs to match iPhone in latest Android 16 beta [Gallery]

As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come ...
Android Authority

Material 3 Expressive deep dive: All you need to know about Android's big design upgrade

In May 2025, Google officially introduced Material 3 Expressive, the next evolution of Android’s design language, arriving after the launch of Android 16. This sweeping UI update is a significant step ...