G oogle has started rolling out its latest batch of Android 16 features to beta testers, including expanded support for dark mode and themed app icons. The QPR2 beta 1 was announced yesterday alongside Google launching the Pixel 10 series, and is expected to get a full public release sometime in December, according to Google’s release timeline.

Google has confirmed that it will reduce the Pixel 10 line's battery life and charging speed over time to 'stabilize' battery performance.

Flagship Android phones can record videos using the older H.264 or the modern and efficient H.265/HEVC codec. The latter helps reduce the overall file size by a substantial 50%. This can quickly add up if you use your phone to shoot videos frequently, especially in 4K resolution.

Google Pixel 10 series introduces support for Qi2 wireless charging, but it’s the Pixelsnap range of magnetic charging accessories that set them apart from the MagSafe ecosystem for iPhones.

The Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL have an upgraded display that can show your lock screen wallpaper on the AOD. Here's how to activate it.

Four phones, a smartwatch, and a pair of earbuds are likely launching at tomorrow’s Pixel hardware event. Google is gearing up to launch a new slate of Pixel devices at its Made by Google event this week, led by the flagship Pixel 10 phone line, with updated watches and earbuds expected to arrive, too.

The 41mm model is slated to get 30 hours of battery life, and the 45mm model 40, according to serial leaker Evan Blass, who posted Pixel Watch 4 leaks on X. The smartwatches will also get 25% faster charging rates, according to Blass.

On the eve of launch, a Pixel 10 leak backs up claims that Google could be moving away from physical SIM cards.