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Android 16 could borrow this key feature from Windows 11

A system-wide audio input switcher could be on the way.

Currently, the user-interface for switching audio inputs in Android is disjointed and varies on a per-app basis, or is absent altogether in some instances. Since the early version of the dialog references " This computer" instead of "This phone," Rahman suspects that this feature is designed specifically for PCs that run Android. However, a default switcher would eliminate the need for developers to use the MediaRecorder API, thus making the experience of using external audio inputs on the platform more consistent and streamlined.

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