Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is here with fixes for battery drain and device freezes
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr3-beta-2-rollout-3632561/

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Keybox Might No Longer Work from February 2026!
https://droidwin.com/keybox-might-no-longer-work-from-february-2026/

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Google's new battery idea could mean less glue, easier repairs
https://www.androidauthority.com/google-battery-design-patent-3632608/

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Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
https://www.wired.com/story/google-fast-pair-bluetooth-audio-accessories-vulnerability-patches/

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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly rolls out a Recents menu downgrade
https://www.androidauthority.com/android-16-qpr3-beta-2-recents-menu-downgrade-3632589/

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TechTablets - OPPO Reno 15 Pro Vs Reno 15 Comparison. Don't Buy The Wrong One!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPpvVCO0mZM

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MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 to Propel Performance, Gaming and Efficiency in Flagship and Premium Smartphones
https://www.mediatek.com/press-room/mediatek-unveils-dimensity-9500s-and-dimensity-8500-to-propel-performance-gaming-and-efficiency-in-flagship-and-premium-smartphones

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Flagship power with an XXL battery - Honor Magic8 Pro smartphone review
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Flagship-power-with-an-XXL-battery-Honor-Magic8-Pro-smartphone-review.1204159.0.html

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iOS 26.3 Hints at Improved iPhone-to-Android Texting Coming Soon
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/13/ios-26-rcs-3-future-benefits/

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IDC: China Smartphone Market Declined 0.8% in 4Q25, With Apple Reclaiming the Top Spot with Double-Digit Growth
https://www.idc.com/resource-center/press-releases/china-4q25-phones/

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Worldwide Smartphone Market Grows 2.3% in Q4 2025, Driven by Strong Performances from Samsung and Apple, according to IDC
https://www.idc.com/resource-center/press-releases/q425mobilephonetop5/

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Gemini introduces Personal Intelligence
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/personal-intelligence/

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Honor confirms the Magic8 Pro Air's 5500 mah battery capacity
https://www.gsmarena.com/honor_confirms_the_magic8_pro_airs_battery_capacity-news-71137.php

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The Phone That "Made" The Notch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqcU44mIOJw

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Here's how Google's getting ready for Android's upcoming sideloading restrictions
https://www.androidauthority.com/install-without-verifying-3633199/

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Another certification confirms the vivo X300 Ultra's global release
https://www.gsmarena.com/another_certification_confirms_the_vivo_x300_ultras_global_release-news-71144.php

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Updates to the community

Hello r/Android we are going to be updating parts of the sub in the coming weeks.

* reinstating the weekly threads soon
* Update the wiki
* curated\_android will deal with mega threads now

If you have any questions please comment them below

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Nex Computer unveils $549 smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/nexdock-is-building-a-new-windows-phone-that-you-can-buy-in-2026-meet-the-nexphone-with-windows-11

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Verizon carriers start switching to 365-day device unlock policy, up from 60 days
https://9to5google.com/2026/01/20/verizon-device-unlock-policy-365-day/

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Here's how the iQOO 15 Ultra's huge active cooling fan will work
https://www.gsmarena.com/heres_how_the_iqoo_15_ultras_huge_active_cooling_fan_will_work-news-71200.php

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What is the launcher to switch from Nova?

After the Instabridge thing maybe I should switch launcher? What should I switch to?

I might get a Z Flip 7 soon so preferably something that supports flippables

Also I don't really care about features, I just want a basic launcher which supports texture packs, has a good app drawer, etc

Rn idk if I should get​ Smart Launcher, Lawnchair, or Octopi or anything else

I heard good about Niagara but turns out it's different style it seems

Maybe stick to stock Samsung launcher iif I do switch?

Unsure

Also I use Icon Pack Studio from Smart Launcher but with IPS Exporter

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