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Your Android phone is about to look very different – here are 5 design changes that could come with Android 16
By David Nield published
It looks as though Google has big plans for the Android user interface, and these are the changes on the way.

Google Wallet could soon let you add cards by tapping them on your phone, and I can’t believe this isn’t already a thing
By Jamie Richards published
Google could soon allow users to add contactless payment cards to their Google Wallet app via NFC, the same technology that allows phones to make contactless payments.

Android 16 is set to bring extra security protection against USB hacks
By David Nield published
It looks as though Advanced Protection Mode on Android 16 is going to come with this upgrade.

Google teases a key upgrade for Android Find My Device coming "very soon", and touts 4x speed improvements
By David Nield published
Google has commented on the current state of the Find My Device network, and says it's getting better.

An essential Google Messages group-chat feature finally looks set to launch soon
By Hamish Hector published
Google Messages finally looks set to get group chat muting.

Google Messages update finally adds an important safety tool – and teases a feature I'm surprised the app doesn't have already
By Hamish Hector published
Google Messages beta finally adds Sensitive Content Warnings for some.

Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to more than just Pixel and Galaxy phones
By Jamie Richards published
Android 16 brings the Identity Check security feature to phones from makers other than Google and Samsung, providing further protection against thieves and bad actors.

Your Android phone is getting a major new security feature – here's how auto-reboot works
By James Rogerson published
Your Android phone will soon be able to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity, which is good news for you and bad news for thieves.
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