Android 16 is a solid update by default, but changing one setting makes it even better. Here's where to find it.

The official release date for Android 16 is June 10. This release is earlier than usual (last year’s release was September), and Google has already scheduled another “minor”

Google is currently rolling out Android 16, bringing new features like Live Updates, grouped notifications, and more.

Android 16 now features iOS-style live notifications on the lock screen for real-time updates and Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. There are new capabilities for safeguarding against theft and scams, along with an updated advanced protection mode to maintain security and privacy for public figures.

Alongside the Android 16 update, Google is announcing a new Pixel Drop. Like Android 16, there isn't a ton here. Google says Expressive Captions are coming to the UK, Australia, and Canada, which is nice but should not require a system update. There's also better support for hearing aids and live search in the magnifier app.

Android 16 introduces the most comprehensive set of safety features and promises to take the tablet experience into the realm of meaningful computing.

Back at Google I/O, Google announced that it was indeed making a desktop mode or desktop windowing feature for Android 16 that would allow you to connect a phone to a display and get a desktop-like experience.

Android 16's most important additions revolve around security — and one setting in particular is especially pertinent to ponder.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 has improved the ability to swipe-close apps from the Recents menu, making it quicker than ever before. Read on!