Android 16 is out, complete with live notification updates and new camera features
Android 16 is out on all eligible Pixel phones, with new live update notifications feature
How are notifications more "live" than they already are?
They get moody if you don't give them enough attention and start giving you the silent treatment.
So they automatically switch to silent if I ignore them enough? Finally an improvement.
I remember they had a blog post about this. A big source of confusion is that Uber already had this feature on their notifications so a lot of people thought this feature existed already. But it turns out Uber had to do a lot of custom work to do it in their app, and now Android has made it an easier and standardized API.
EDIT: https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-live-notifications-3518375/
If this doesn’t sound like anything new to you, I don’t blame you. After all, rideshare apps like Uber have already been showing notifications like this for years now. Uber had to do a lot of custom stuff to make its notifications look like that on Android, though. Google has basically created a standardized version of what Uber’s been doing. With the new progress-centric notifications in Android 16, any app can create notifications like Uber.
Interesting, thanks.
bad name, they're dynamic notifications
Wow. On moto we just got Android 15. 😄
I mean isnt that normal? Seems like a company responsible for the software used across device mfgers who also has a device they mfger that uses the software, they would have a delay releasing it beyond their mfgered device.
Hammering the check for updates button isn't working! 🫨
It's coming! 😌
Even for pixel devices, it can take a while. Unless you choose to install it manually.
T'was instant for me. I'm pretty sure Google fixed the "Check for Updates" button years ago so that it forces your device to jump to the front of the queue when you tap it.
This is the stable release?
Relatively stable? I've seen some complaints, so I haven't done the update yet. But Google considers it to be stable lol.
Yes
noice
Still would wait for a while so any bugs will be taken care of.
I'm on GOS so I don't have much choice haha
Awesome! Can’t wait to try the live notifications and explore the new camera features. Android just minecraft apk keeps getting better! 📱🚀
Just hit my Pixel 6a.
This update includes new Pixel features and the latest from Android 16, making your device even more helpful. Learn more at g.co/pixel/community. What’s new? - Elevate your closest family and friends from favorites to VIPs with the new Pixel VIPs widget. - Answer questions that need further exploration with AI Mode on your home screen[1]. - Gemini Live can integrate with the apps you rely on every day, starting with Google Maps, Calendar, Tasks, and Keep. - Try out improved haptics, button navigation, and back animations. - Set up more safeguards to keep your device protected. [1] Available in select countries in English only. Update size: 1.24 GB