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Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Android 16's broken back button is driving me crazy — but there's finally a fix
If you've upgraded your Pixel to Android 16 already, you may be having the same problem as me: inconsistent back button performance. As frustrating as this is, there is a fix on the way, and it's already available in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1. The update itself is just 5MB, and was announced over on Reddit. As you might expect for an update this size, the release notes are not particularly long. The update includes a fix for the "Approve" button in Device Admin settings, which has been transparent and invisible, while also stopping lockscreen sounds from playing when they've been switched off. Niche, but still pretty important to have. The other two updates are the ones that should be more relevant to the majority of Android 16 users. They're fixes to stop the launcher crashing when you swipe up from the bottom, which has happened to me a couple of times, and the aforementioned back button problems. As frustrating as it was to have the launcher crash on me, I never actually realized that was a bug at the time. I just assumed my phone was too hot, and I needed to do a better job of keeping it from overheating. The back button issue was the one that was getting on my nerves. I've argued before that the back button is arguably Android's best legacy feature, and something that iPhones have never been able to successfully copy for some reason. The worst part about the bug was the inconsistency of it too, since the gesture would only stop working some of the time — and without warning. The worst part about the bug was the inconsistency of it too, since the gesture would only stop working some of the time — and without warning. It initially had me wondering whether it was an app issue, and that devs had done something that screwed with the way software worked on Android 16. But no. Not only did it keep happening, it also kept happening in different kinds of apps. The web browser is the one that stuck out the most, since I could always use the built-in navigation buttons. But when it happened in WhatsApp, I had to exit the app and start over again to get where I needed to be. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. But the public QPR 1 update isn't going to be arriving for a little while, so what does this mean for non beta users like myself? Well Android Police believes the fix will come with the July security update, which should be here within the next couple of weeks. Frankly, the sooner it happens the better. I'm getting real tired of having to navigate the web like I'm on a desktop machine.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zenless Zone Zero leak reveals all animations of Yuzuha and Alice in Beta 2.1
Image via miHoYo Zenless Zone Zero is heating up again, and this time, it's not just the hype; it's the leaks. With the closed beta 2.1 now live, footage of new agents Yuzuha and Alice has started surfacing across the web. And if the leaks are anything to go by, HoYoverse fans are in for a stylish, action-packed treat. Here's everything we know about the key leaked animations and combat moves for Yuzuha and Alice. Leaked Combat and Other Animations for Yuzuha Yuzuha is not your average support character. She brings flair, finesse, and a red umbrella that's clearly more deadly than it looks. According to the leaked gameplay clips from the 2.1 beta, her movement is slick, and her attack animations are packed with personality. YUZUHA GAMEPLAY LEAKS & ANIMATIONS | 2.1 BETA | Zenless Zone Zero Combat Style Yuzuha dishes out Physical Damage and relies on fast, fluid strikes. Her regular attacks are sharp and rhythmic, with her umbrella spinning and slicing enemies with style. What stands out is her charged attack, where she seems to store power before delivering a sweeping AoE strike, which is elegant but deadly. Skill Animation One of the most charming parts of her kit? Her pet tanuki. During combat, the tanuki dashes toward enemies, exploding in a burst of AoE Physical damage. It's cute, chaotic, and pretty effective. Mobility and Visuals Another leaked highlight: Yuzuha can slide across the battlefield using her umbrella — literally gliding in and out of fights. This gives her a highly mobile, evasive playstyle, ideal for support players who love to keep the flow going. ZZZ 2.1: Alice Animations - Zenless Zone Zero Leaked Combat and Other Animations for Alice On the other hand, Alice is all about elegance and precision. Where Yuzuha dances around enemies, Alice cuts right through them. She's also a Physical-element agent, but unlike Yuzuha, she focuses on Anomaly damage that applies status effects while keeping her swordplay on point. Basic and Charged Attacks Leaked animations show Alice holding a golden saber, striking with finesse. Her charged attack begins with a calm stance with her saber pointed forward before exploding into a rapid combo sequence, bathing enemies in flashes of golden light. She ends her combo by confidently walking away, sword in hand. Stylish much? Ultimate Animation Her Ultimate appears to build on this elegance, with a cinematic feel as she stuns her enemies with a flash at the tip of her blade, then slices through with a smooth, polished finisher. While these details are based on leaks and may change in the final release, one thing's clear: Zenless Zone Zero's roster just got way cooler. Whether you're a support main or a flashy duelist, 2.1 might have just the agent you've been waiting for.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
Android plays catchup with iOS with new Live Updates feature in Google Maps
Android users are getting their first glimpse of a new operating system feature while using Google Maps, as the app is the first to make use of the Live Updates ability that was added for Android 16. The feature will give users updated information in their status bar so they can keep track of ongoing activity such as following directions using maps. Similar to Apple's Live Activities system, the Android function can potentially be used by a range of apps but has first been seen in Google Maps. 'Live Updates are a new class of notifications that help users monitor and quickly access important ongoing activities,' Android developers explained in a post highlighting the feature when it was first announced. Now, the use of Live Updates has been spotted in Android 16 Beta 2.1, as reported by Android Authority. When following directions using Google Maps, an indicator appears in the Android status bar with information on the time until the next turn is required and an estimated time of arrival. If you pull down the notification panel, you'll see a larger notification with live information from Maps as well. The notifications appear prominently in the notification panel, below the media panel but above other notifications, which will be helpful for quickly checking directions without having to scroll through a bunch of other notification messages. If you'd rather not have that live information in your notifications, then there's also an option to turn the feature off. In the notifications setting panels for Maps there's a 'Show live info' toggle, with a label explaining: 'Pinned notifications display live info from apps, and always appear on the status bar and lock screen.' That can be toggled off if you'd rather not use the feature. For now this is only available in the beta version of Android 16. But you can expect to see more apps making use of the Live Updates function in the future, especially with the launch of the final version Android 16 which is expected to go live some time this summer.
