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Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

With every new Android version, Google adds new features and functions, and that is the case with the latest iteration – Android 16. It doesn't matter what brand of device you own. From Samsungs to ...

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