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Beta 2 of Android 16 is available today as Google's next major OS version proceeds through the development process.

According to a new report, Samsung is delaying its stable Android 15 update for more Galaxy devices through April 2025.

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Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...

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