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Google Messages Beta Glitch Spawns Duplicate App Icons

If your Samsung or Pixel suddenly has two (or even three) Google Messages icons, you’re not seeing double — it’s a beta bug. The glitch doesn’t break anything, but it sure messes with your app drawer. Caused by duplicate declarations in the app’s code, the issue disappears if you switch back to the stable version. Until then, beta testers can enjoy… extra icons.

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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Squashes 24 Pixel Bugs

Google just dropped Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.1 for Pixel devices, packing in 24 bug fixes. From Wi-Fi crashes and random reboots to foldable UI glitches and Bluetooth issues, this update is all about stability and smoother performance. Pixel 6 and newer owners on the Beta can grab it now through Settings.

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Google Photos’ New Tool to Identify AI and Deepfake Content

Google Photos is rolling out a new feature called ‘How Was This Made’ to help you tell if a photo or video is real, edited, AI-altered, or fully AI-generated. It’ll flag suspicious files and use embedded editing history to show you exactly how the media came to be. With deepfakes and fake content everywhere, this could be a game-changer for spotting what’s legit.

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