One of Android 16’s best features won’t be locked to Pixel phones — here’s what we know

One of Android 16’s best features won’t be locked to Pixel phones — here’s what we know

Google confirms the Live Update feature included with Android 16 on Pixel phones will come to other Android devices.

Android 16 live updates are coming to Samsung, OnePlus, and more

Android 16 Live Updates are no longer just a Pixel exclusive. Google confirmed at I/O that this new real-time notification feature, similar to Apple’s Live Activity, will roll out to Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi smartphones before the end of the year. Android 16 Live Updates let you keep tabs on food deliveries, rideshares, or navigation apps—all without unlocking your phone. This is one of those Android changes you’ll actually notice. Ins…

Android 16 Live Updates coming to Nokia?

Google has officially confirmed that Live Updates, one of the most anticipated features in Android 16, will not be exclusive to Pixel smartphones. The functionality is set to expand later this year to select devices from Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi. Live Updates, which debuted in the Android 16 beta, provides users with real-time notifications […] The post Android 16 Live Updates Coming to other phones. Will it land to Nokia? first appear…

Google confirms Android 16's flashiest trick is not just reserved for Pixel phones

Google has confirmed that Android 16’s Live Update will arrive on Samsung, OnePlus, vivo, and Xiaomi devices, apart from Pixel phones. Samsung will integrate Live Updates into its Now Bar, something a recent One UI 8 leak also showcased. OnePlus will introduce the feature through its Live Alerts system, while vivo and Xiaomi plan to incorporate Live Updates into their own custom skins. Google has confirmed that one of Android 16‘s standout featu…