#android-16

#android-16

Honor is gearing up to launch its Magic8 series later this month, and we've already seen plenty of leaks about the pair. The latest one is a Geekbench run for the global Magic8. Honor Magic8 (BKQ-N49) Geekbench run The device was spotted on Geekbench with the BKQ-N49 identifier, which is different from the BKQ-AN80 on the Chinese Magic8 from last week.

The Redmi K90 was spotted in a certification database earlier this month, and now it's seemingly been tested on Geekbench, as it has appeared in the benchmark's online database.

If you want to try this update but are hesitant because you've noticed your Android phone or tablet already feels too sluggish, clearing app and browser caches can give it a fresh boost and free up some storage space. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 Over time, cached data can accumulate, become corrupted, or simply get outdated, which may slow down your device. Restarting your phone often helps, but a targeted cache-clear is a quick way to boost responsiveness without upgrading hardware.

Xiaomi officially announced HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 for its phones and gave a list of devices that are eligible for beta testing. It's important to note that the announcement was for the Chinese market, so some features may vary, and the release dates will likely be different as well. The new HyperOS 3.0 brings a slight visual revamp with new icons, a new status bar and the addition of Super Island. Additionally, 3.0 also offers AI capability improvements and under-the-hood tweaks for enhanced performance.

That frustration might soon be over, as the latest beta version of Android 16 is bringing expanded support for dark mode -- including apps that don't have it built in. Also: Your Android phone just got a major upgrade for free - including these Pixel models In a recent developer blog post , Google announced that Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 can "intelligently invert the UI of apps that appear light despite users having selected the dark theme."

Google is issuing a mandatory Android 16 update starting July 8 for Pixel 6A devices to reduce the risk of overheating batteries in some units.

One of the key goals for Google with Android 16 is to make major version numbers less significant for the average user, emphasizing overall stability and usability.

The new Phone app has been redesigned to focus on simplicity and ease of use, streamlining the interface by reducing clutter from the bottom bar.