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Phone Arena
11-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Google removes an often used tab from its Android phone app but don't worry
When you need to make a phone call to someone you often call on your Android phone, you can tap on the Favorites tab on the Phone by Google app. That shows you the name and avatar of several people whom you often call. Tap the avatar of the person you want to call, and the call is made. The tab is found on the bottom of the screen next to the Recents, Contacts, and Voicemail tabs. But you might not find the Favorites tab on the Phone by Google app the next time you look for it. Google has started rolling out a redesigned look for the Phone by Google app that those subscribed to the app's beta program are seeing. Replacing the Favorites tab is the word Favorites near the top of the display, with a little arrow pointing up or down. If the arrow is down, tap on it, and five Favorites appear along with one button that you can use to add a favorite to the list. Google changes where you'll find your Favorites on the phone by Google app. | Image credit-PhoneArena With the change, the Favorites tab at the bottom of the screen is no more, which means that there is more room for the Recents, Contacts, and Voicemail tabs. It also gives the Floating Action Button (FAB) for the dial pad more room to be spotted by the user on the screen. The new look for your Favorites in the Phone by Google app appears on my Pixel 6 Pro running the latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta. More importantly, the version of the Phone by Google app I'm running is 182.0.779772896-publicbeta. The latest update for the Phone by Google beta was released yesterday. However, if you don't have the new feature even if you're running the correct version of the app, this could be a server-side update, and you're just waiting for Google to flip the switch. If you have a Pixel, you can check which version of the Phone by Google app is on your phone by going to Settings > Apps > See all xxx apps . Scroll down to the Phone app, tap the listing, and scroll down on the Phone's App info page to the very bottom of the display. That is where the version of the app is listed. Google continues to work on the Android UI, trying to take the clutter out while making the operating system more intuitive. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
How to install Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 on your Pixel devices and experience the new Material 3 design
Google has started rolling out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update for Pixel devices. This update follows last month's release of the initial Android 16 beta, which introduced the Material 3 Expressive design overhaul. Although the stable version of Android 16 is not yet available, the QPR1 beta brings significant changes in the user interface and experience. The Android 16 QPR1 update focuses mainly on design improvements. Google has worked on Material 3 Expressive, a new design language that changes the appearance of the lock screen, Quick Settings, and other system elements. These changes offer a new look and feel across the entire operating system. The current version, Beta 2, was released on June 10, and Google is expected to release additional beta versions before the final update. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on supported Google Pixel phones. Also read: Android 16 Beta 4 update set to release soon: Upcoming features At present, Google supports all Pixel models powered by the Tensor chipset for the Android 16 beta. Eligible devices include: Also read: Google to let users test Android 16 desktop mode on phones with external display support, here's how To install the Android 16 QPR1 Beta, users need to join the Android Beta Program. Visit and sign in with the Google account linked to the Pixel device. Then, select the device from the list and opt into the beta program. After opting in, check for system updates on the Pixel device. The beta update should appear within an hour, though sometimes it may take longer. Also read: Google I/O 2025: Gemini Live with camera now free for everyone, Veo 3 for AI Ultra and other reveals Currently, Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 is available through the Beta Program's over-the-air (OTA) update. However, OTA files for manual sideloading have not been released yet. Users who want to try the new redesign should enrol in the Beta Program to receive the update automatically.
