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My 7 favorite new Android 16 features include delights for every Pixel user

Published on: 2025-06-12 05:51:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET With every Android upgrade comes some new features to get excited about. Mind you, not every upgrade is created equal, so some releases have more new features than others. The release of Android 16 brings a few cool features that have me downright giddy for this latest iteration. Also: With Android 16, the Linux terminal gets all the space it needs With Android 16 officially released (it will become available for Pixel devices first and trickle down to other supported phones soon), the feature list has been solidified, and there's plenty to love. Let's take a look at my favorite updates to the mobile OS. Also: Samsung is giving these Galaxy phones a big One UI upgrade - here's which models qualify 1. App drawer blur This isn't something that makes your phone perform better or makes you more efficient with the device. However, one thing that's always bugged me is how boring the Android app drawer is. You pull it down, and it either has a white backgro ... Read full article.