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Google says Android Open Source Project not being ‘discontinued’ amidst Pixel change impacting custom ROMs

With the launch of Android 16 earlier this week, Google did not release the Pixel hardware repos and device trees that are particularly important for custom ROM developers. This led to speculation by some that “AOSP is being discontinued.” Google has denied that, but the Pixel change does look to be intentional.

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns the Pixel Launcher search bar, adds AI Mode

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, the Pixel Launcher search bar is getting a redesign to match the Google app’s updated homescreen widget.

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 redesigns viewed notifications, now transparent

The first beta release of Android 16 QPR1 rolled out a redesigned lock screen with a “seen notifications” section. That newly introduced UI element has now been made a little bit better in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.

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Today’s Android app deals and freebies: NARUTO Ninja STORM, Doom & Destiny Worlds, more

Your Wednesday edition of the best deals surfacing on Google Play for your Android devices is now ready to go down below. On your way down, be sure to scope out the all-time low we spotted this morning on Samsung’s all-new 2025 65-inch The Frame smart TV and this refurb offer on the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 down at $110. As for the apps, highlights include NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM, Doom & Destiny Worlds, Heroes of Flatlandia, and more. Hit the jump for a closer look. 

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Android 16’s new desktop mode works on tablet screens but not foldables, Google confirms

One of the big new features coming to Android 16 later this year is a new desktop mode that makes it possible for a phone to connect to a monitor and display a desktop-like environment with resizable apps and more. While tablets will be able to run this new desktop mode on their own displays, Google says that foldables running Android 16 will not get the same treatment.

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Deals: Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 up to $120 off, 2025 The Frame smart TV all-time low, Copilot+ PCs, and more

Today’s Androidverse deals are now ready to roll starting with the ongoing Google Father’s Day sale and a chance to land a serious $120 price drop on Best Buy refurb Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 at $110 (or $189 brand new). We also spotted ASUS’ Vivobook S 15 Copilot+ PC at $300 off, 8Bitdo’s Hall effect Ultimate Mobile Android Gaming Controller at $27 again, and a new all-time low on the brand new 65-inch Samsung The Frame 2025 model at $270 off. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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