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Google Pixel Phones Just Got a Game‑Changing Android 16 Update
BetaBeacon
December 3, 2025

Google Pixel Phones Just Got a Game‑Changing Android 16 Update

- Google has introduced new screen customizations for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR2. - Users can now customize app icons with new shape options on the home screen. - Pixel phone users can place widgets on the lock screen by swiping left, with limited options compared to the home screen. - Other lock screen changes include a new low-light mode for the screen saver and fingerprint scanning on the switched-off display. - Users can now disable or reduce blur effects in background elements, adjust HDR intensity, and schedule expanded dark mode. - The update also adds a more flexible split-screen layout, AI-powered notifications, and strengthened parental controls. - Android 16 QPR2 includes the December security patch to fix vulnerabilities and protect against threats.
5 hidden features in Windows you probably didn't know about
Winsage
October 6, 2025

5 hidden features in Windows you probably didn’t know about

- ClickLock allows users to mimic a sustained mouse click by holding down the mouse button for about a second, enabling actions like text highlighting without continuous pressure. - Windows 11 includes screen savers that can be activated after a period of inactivity, with options like 3D Text, Bubbles, Mystify, Photos, and Ribbons. - The "God Mode Folder" provides a centralized view of various Windows settings and Control Panel utilities within File Explorer, created by renaming a folder to "GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}". - Users can generate a detailed battery report by opening Command Prompt as an administrator and entering the command "powercfg /batteryreport," which saves the report in the System32 folder. - File History allows users to maintain a continuously synchronized backup of their libraries by connecting an external or network drive, automating the backup process and enabling restoration of previous file versions.
20 advanced Android 15 tips
AppWizard
March 25, 2025

20 advanced Android 15 tips

Android 15 introduces several enhancements for user experience, including: - Notification Cooldown feature to manage alerts more effectively. - Modes system for tailoring device settings based on context (work, leisure, rest). - Separation of Samsung’s Quick Settings and notification panels for streamlined access. - Private Space feature for safeguarding selected applications within the app drawer. - App pair feature for running two applications side by side. - Transformation of Samsung's Android app drawer for improved navigation. - New Home Control screen saver for managing connected devices. - Expanded volume panel for customizing audio output. - Improved contrast controls for better visibility and accessibility across interfaces.
Recap: Pixel updates, Feature Drops, and new apps in 2024
AppWizard
December 26, 2024

Recap: Pixel updates, Feature Drops, and new apps in 2024

In 2024, Made by Google released multiple updates for the Pixel phone, introducing new features and enhancing existing functionalities across six updates. - January Feature Drop: Launched with the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, it included the Pixel Thermometer app for forehead temperature readings, Circle to Search, and the rebranding of Quick Share from Nearby Share. - March Feature Drop: Introduced with Android 14 QPR2, it featured an expandable Bluetooth Quick Settings Tile, a Material You volume slider, new casting options, and a "Hello?" button for the Call Screen feature. The Pixel Tablet received the Gboard Voice Toolbar. - June Feature Drop: Marked by the early launch of the Pixel 8a, it introduced Audio Emoji, Display Port Support for external screens, Gemini Nano technology, and camera improvements for various Pixel models. The Android 14 QPR3 update focused on minor tweaks. - Pixel 9 Series Launch: Debuted alongside Android 14, backporting features from the Android 15 Beta. Introduced three new applications: Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, and Pixel Weather, along with Gemini Live and on-device Call Notes. - Android 15/October Drop: Introduced Android 15 with a Private Space option, Predictive Back functionality, a redesigned screenshot interface, underwater photography capabilities for the Pixel 9 series, and an enhanced Adaptive Vibration feature. - December Drop: Included Android 15 QPR1 with a Material You redesign for Settings, charging optimization, enhancements to the Pixel Screenshots app, a clear voice feature for the Pixel Recorder, broader rollout of contextual replies for Gemini, and Dual Screen Portrait Mode for foldable devices. Google extended Android OS updates for the Pixel 6 and 7 series.
How to Enable Screen Saver in Windows 11
Winsage
August 4, 2024

How to Enable Screen Saver in Windows 11

Microsoft has deprecated screen savers but still allows users to enable them on Windows 11. To set a screen saver, users can open the Start menu, search for "screen saver," select "Change screen saver," choose a desired option from the dropdown menu, and click "Apply." Users can preview their chosen screen saver and customize certain options. For a personalized experience, users can install Wallpaper Engine from Steam to create custom screen savers. After installation, users can configure the screen saver settings within the app.
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