Google states that there were “physical limitations for reverse wireless charging” after the Qi2 magnets were added. As a result, the tech giant did away with Battery Share on the Pixel 10. However, that doesn’t mean that Battery Share is gone for good. The company adds that it is “exploring future innovations.”

The AOD upgrade on the Pixel 10 should pair nicely with Android 16’s Live Updates. The latter displays real-time info from food delivery and ride-hailing apps on the lock screen and notification shade, making it easier to track your orders and rides at a glance. When tapped, a slick transition should take users from the AOD to the lock screen.

Google’s latest Pixel 10 phones, which were just announced today, don’t come with many external physical changes. The most tangible hardware addition across the lineup, in fact, is completely invisible: a set of magnets beneath the phones’ back panels.

G oogle has started rolling out its latest batch of Android 16 features to beta testers, including expanded support for dark mode and themed app icons. The QPR2 beta 1 was announced yesterday alongside Google launching the Pixel 10 series, and is expected to get a full public release sometime in December, according to Google’s release timeline.

As reported by 9to5Google, the Pixel Watch 4 will tell users when the charger is misaligned or if the power delivery is inadequate/unavailable. The onscreen notification reads: " Check if charger is aligned and has power ," thereby alerting users to take the necessary next steps.

Gemini support for Android Auto and Google TV could be coming soon as the company's executive confirmed the 'fall' timeline.

Here in 2025, there’s been even less motion on tablets from Google. Really, the only progress we’ve seen has been the Pixel Tablet Pen mysteriously surfacing recently. Would Google’s interest in pushing Chrome OS and Android together into a merged platform rekindle some of the old tablet love?