techcrunch.com
Google is releasing Android 16 updates for Pixel devices, shifting to more frequent releases instead of annual ones. New features include AI-powered notification summaries and organization, customization options for icons and themes, and Parental Controls. Non-Android 16 updates include “Call Reason” for flagging urgent calls, “Expressive Captions,” easier exit from unwanted group chats, and desktop-like pinned tabs in Chrome. “Circle to Search” can now identify scam messages. Accessibility enhancements include improved “Guided Frame” descriptions, hands-free “Voice Access,” and “Fast Pair” for hearing aids.
