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On large screens, Android 16 can ignore some orientation, aspect-ratio and resizability restrictions for apps targeting API 36. But the Google Play requirement does not automatically make an app adaptive, and important exceptions apply.
September bundles the Android Security Bulletin, the Pixel Update Bulletin, and a new Pixel Drop. We break down which vulnerabilities are fixed, which Pixel bugs are addressed, which new features are rolling out, and how to verify your device has the 2026-09-05 patch level.
A phone’s sticker price is just a down payment. Years of updates, ease of swapping the battery, and access to spare parts define its true lifespan and, therefore, its total cost.
