Google is preparing to roll out a new shortcut for launching Google Wallet, and it could arrive in this year's Android 16 update.

The stable version is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2025, which is an earlier release date than prior Android versions.

Google is planning to release its Android 16 in just a few months. This latest leak indicates potential launch dates for the upcoming beta versions.

Google today has announced that several features introduced at Samsung Unpacked will also be heading to other Android phones soon. Some of these are specific to the Pixel 9 lineup, but most are coming to all recent Android phones. Here's a look at what's on the way.

Google has confirmed that “we have started to roll out the monthly software update for January 2025. All supported Pixel devices running Android 15 will receive these software updates starting today,

Affected users report inconsistencies with back gesture activation when swiping inward from the right side of their phone’s screens. Google has finally addressed the underlying issue and will release the fix with a future update.

Android 16 may introduce a "Compact" notification view to declutter the lock screen. The new feature will collapse notifications into a small pill below the clock on the lock screen. Users will get more customization options,

Google is reportedly working on a new feature called the Compact Notification Shelf for Android 16,, which will declutter the lock screen and improve notification management. The Compact Notification Shelf will let users collapse notifications into a small pill-shaped area below the clock on the lock screen.

Android 16 is coming much sooner than past releases like Android 15. According to the source, the OTA update will arrive on the 3rd of June. This is considerably earlier than before. So far, Android 16 is in developer preview,