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December 3, 2025
Google announces second Android 16 release of 2025 is heading to Pixels
The update is rolling out to Pixels starting today.
TL;DR
- Android 16 is receiving its second major update, with a shift from one annual release to two.
- New AI features in Android 16 will summarize and organize notifications locally on the device.
- Pixel phones will receive automatic Material 3 icon theming and expanded dark mode support.
- Parental controls are made more intuitive, allowing direct management from the device.
- Wider Android updates include Chrome tab pinning and spam reporting for group chats in Google Messages.
- New AI features aim to detect scams via Circle to Search and AI Overviews.
- Accessibility improvements include custom hover times for AutoClick and easier Voice Access activation.
- Gemini will enhance the Guided Frame feature on Pixel phones with better image descriptions.
- Updates will roll out progressively for Pixel phones and other Android devices over the coming weeks.
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