Android, Google Pixel and this Beta 2

Google’s Android Update Just Made Pixel More Like iPhone
Republished on February 15th with a new report into Android 16 Beta 2, bringing Google’s Pixel even closer to Apple’s iPhone.
Android 16 Beta 2 is Here for Pixel Devices!
After releasing the first beta of Android 16 back in January, Google is now ready to ship out Android 16 Beta 2 for your Pixel device to download. This latest release brings us one early step closer to the full release of Android 16 that should happen in Q2.
Android 16’s second beta adds a new Google Wallet shortcut.
In addition to adding features for pro photographers, the second public beta of Android 16 being released today lets you quickly access Google Wallet by double pressing your device’s power button, as discovered by Android Authority’s Mishaal Rahman.
Android 16 Beta 2 now makes it easier to open Google Wallet on your Pixel - here's how
Double tapping your Pixel's power button opens the camera by default, but now it can open your Wallet. Your choice!
Android 16 Beta 2 lets you double press the power button to open Google Wallet
Android 16 Beta 2 adds a new 'double press power button' menu that lets you choose to launch Google Wallet instead of the camera.
Android 16 makes it easier to access your wallet
For years, Android users have been able to access their cameras by simply double-pressing the power button. Well, thanks to Google, Android 16 now lets you access your wallet with the same gesture. In case you don’t know,
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