Google usually releases previews bright and early, but opted for a late afternoon release for Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1. Over the coming days, we’ll dive into all of Android 13 QPR2 Beta 1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) QPR1 screenshots appear on the left…

For some, the 5G rollout hasn’t necessarily resulted in faster speeds or even a more consistent experience. In a possible acknowledgment of that, Google Fi now lets Pixel owners set their Preferred network type to LTE. Opening the Settings app > Network & internet > SIMs/Google Fi will reveal a tappable “Preferred network type” preference that’s set to “5G (recommended)” by…

Did you know you can launch cloud games straight from Google Search? It’s a feature that’s been around for a while – and one that Google has been improving on over time. This week, the company has prominently highlighted the feature on social media while ignoring the elephant in the room of the imminent death of Stadia. Back in August of this year, Google Search started showing cloud…

The beta version of the second quarterly Android 13 update includes work toward desktop mode, a new Back gesture animation, separate ringtone and notification volume controls, and much more. With each release of a new Android Beta, there are often quite a few new features that everyone can enjoy as soon as the update is installed. Under the surface though, Google keeps many upcoming features…