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Android 16’s first beta version brings iOS-style live notifications


After releasing two developer beta versions last year, Google introduced the first public beta for Android 16 on Thursday. New features include live

New features include live updates on the lock screen (like Live Activities on iOS), Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for high-quality video recording, and a framework for developers to make their apps adaptable for different screen sizes and aspect ratios. Apple introduced Live Activities to show ever-changing updates such as delivery status, workouts, or sports scores with iOS 16 in 2022. The company is phasing out size restriction controls for developers, so their apps can look and work better on large screens such as tablets and foldable devices.

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