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Google is following through on its pledge to split Android versions into more frequent updates. We already had one Android 16 release this year, and now it’s time for the second. The new version is ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Google released Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 during its Google I/O keynote, downloadable onto Pixel devices dating ...