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Google Rethinks Android Design as Separate Wi-Fi Toggles Make Return

December 23, 2025 by Mintu

Google May Reverse One of Android’s Most Controversial Interface Decisions

When Google introduced Android 12 in 2021, the company made a subtle but deeply polarizing design decision. The familiar one-tap Wi-Fi and mobile data toggles were removed from Quick Settings and replaced with a single, expandable “Internet” tile. Google framed the change as a simplification—one control for all connectivity. For millions of power users, however, it felt like a step backward. Now, nearly five years later, Google appears to be reconsidering that decision. Evidence buried in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code strongly suggests that Google is preparing to reintroduce separate Quick Settings tiles for Wi-Fi and mobile data … Read more

Pixel 10 Finally Unlocks Its GPU Potential With Android 16 Update

December 20, 2025 by Mintu

Pixel 10’s Long GPU Struggle Is Finally Ending

When Google launched the Pixel 10 series, expectations were sky-high. With a refined design language, deeper AI integration, and the debut of the Tensor G5 chipset, many believed Google was finally ready to challenge the raw performance dominance of Qualcomm-powered flagships. Yet, despite impressive advances in machine learning, photography, and system intelligence, Pixel 10 owners quickly identified a persistent weakness that refused to fade into the background: GPU performance. This was not a case of unrealistic benchmarks or enthusiasts demanding console-level graphics from a smartphone. Instead, the frustration stemmed from something far more fundamental. The Pixel 10’s GPU hardware was … Read more

Android 16 Beta Enhances Pixel’s 80% Charging Limit Feature

March 18, 2025 by Mintu

Google has officially rolled out Android 16 Beta 3, bringing significant improvements to charging optimization and battery management for Pixel devices. One of the most notable changes involves the 80% charging limit, which now provides more transparency about when and why the phone charges beyond 80%. In Android 15, Google introduced a Charging Optimization feature that allows users to limit charging to 80% to help extend battery lifespan. However, the feature lacked clarity, leaving users confused when their device occasionally charged beyond 80% despite the setting being enabled. With Android 16 Beta 3, Google has updated the text under the … Read more

Android 16 Adds Fingerprint Unlock for Screen-Off Mode

December 26, 2024 by Mintu

The latest update to Android 16 brings an exciting new feature for Pixel 9 series users: fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off. Found in the Android 16 Developer Preview 2, this new functionality enhances the convenience of unlocking your phone by eliminating the need to wake up the screen first. What’s Changing with Android 16? Fingerprint readers embedded in display screens, like those on recent Pixel phones, typically require the screen to be awake or in an Always-On Display (AOD) state to work. However, the new “Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock” setting allows users to unlock their phones even when … Read more

Android 16 Introduces Notification Cooldown and Sorting Categories

December 19, 2024 by Mintu

Android has evolved significantly since its inception, transforming from a basic mobile operating system into a sophisticated platform supporting millions of devices globally. Among its standout features is the notification system, which serves as a vital communication hub for users. Notifications enable everything from reading WhatsApp messages and tracking deliveries to staying updated on news and social media—all from the convenience of a single panel. Now, Android 16 promises to take the notification experience to the next level with two groundbreaking features: Notification Cooldown and Notification Categories. These features aim to enhance user control, reduce distractions, and streamline the notification … Read more