Google is busy tackling two key areas: email privacy and Android stability. Get ready for a double dose of updates with the upcoming Shielded Email feature and the release of Android 16 Beta 2.1 for Pixel devices.
Shielded Email: Your Email, Your Privacy
Tired of spam flooding your inbox after signing up for new apps and services? Google's got you covered. The company is preparing to launch its Shielded Email feature, designed to let you hide your actual email address when registering for various online platforms. This means you can sign up without exposing your primary email to potential spam sources.
The details are still emerging, but the core concept is simple: you'll be able to use a temporary or masked email address provided by Google, which then forwards emails to your real inbox. If the temporary address starts receiving spam, you can simply block or delete it, protecting your primary email from unwanted messages.
This is a significant step towards giving users more control over their online privacy and reducing the amount of spam they receive. We'll be keeping a close eye on this feature as it rolls out, so stay tuned for more updates.
Android 16 Beta 2.1: Bug Fixes for Pixel Users
Pixel owners running the Android 16 beta program, rejoice! Google has just released the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update. This isn't a major feature release, but rather a crucial bug fixer aimed at stabilizing the system.
The update primarily addresses issues reported by users, particularly those experiencing unexpected reboots on the Pixel 9 Pro running Beta 2. While Google hasn't released a detailed changelog, the focus is clearly on improving stability and resolving bugs introduced in the previous beta build.
As the original post stated: "Google just dropped the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update on its Pixel universe as a bit of a bug fixer. Since this isn't a major beta build, we'll keep it short and let you get to updating."
If you're enrolled in the Android 16 beta program and own a Pixel device, head over to your system settings and check for updates. This update should provide a smoother and more reliable experience.
Google continues to refine its products, focusing on both user privacy with Shielded Email and system stability with the Android 16 Beta 2.1 update. These are important steps in providing a better overall experience for Google users.