The update affects multiple device categories, including phones, tablets, Wear OS watches, Android Auto and Automotive systems, and Android TV.

The November Pixel update has gone live this morning for download and also happens to be a Pixel Feature Drop. This won’t be Android 16 QPR2, though, but is instead a pretty typically monthly patch that also includes new features as bonuses for Pixel owners. We have a full write-up on what’s new in the November Pixel Feature Drop here.

Google's closing out the year strong with a number of updates coming to its Pixel phones. The major one is the November Pixel Feature Drop, which brings a ton of new features and tweaks that aims to really enhance the Android experience. If you haven't yet had the chance to take a look, we recommend downloading the update on your Pixel phone.

Epic is also easing up on Google’s mandate that developers use Play Billing. Under the proposal, Google can require that devs include that as an option alongside third-party payment methods. Apps can still set their own prices and offer lower prices if you skip Google’s system.

Google released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.3 today to its still-supported Pixel devices, from the Pixel 6 up through the newest Pixel 10 series. The update should be incredibly minor as we gear up for a stable release.

Google One's broader Material 3 Expressive redesign began rolling out back in July, but the tech giant doesn't seem to be content with just that. Google is now rolling out more changes — changes that will make the tedious task of clearing out your storage a little bit more intuitive (for some) and fun/easier (for all).

After a 2 month delay, Google has finally published the source code for Android 16 QPR1 to AOSP. Here's why that matters!

Google is changing the way users identify songs, unveiling a revamped search interface reminiscent of its innovative Live Search.

Google has warned Android users against “using public Wi-Fi whenever possible,” claiming that cybercriminals can use it as a Trojan horse to pilfer their bank account info. They issued the PSA in a “ Behind the Screen ” advisory for Android (and iPhone) users as online scams become ever more pervasive.