Android 16 will make parental controls better and photo search easier

Google is getting ready to release Android 16, and it’s bringing two helpful new features — better parental controls and easier photo searching. First, Android 16 will improve “supervision settings,” which let parents manage their child’s device. Parents will now get reminders when their child’s supervision setup is incomplete.

This makes sure everything is properly set, and kids stay safe while using their phones or tablets. Also, if a child turns off supervision, the device will show clearer warnings and make it easier for them to turn it back on. These updates make supervision more user-friendly for both kids and parents.

The second new feature is about the Android photo picker — the tool that apps use when you want to choose a photo from your gallery. Google is testing a new search option inside this photo picker. Soon, users will be able to search for photos by things like dates, file types, or even keywords. This update will help people quickly find the right photo without scrolling through everything.

These changes are expected to arrive with Android 16, which should be officially launched later this year. Right now, Google is testing these features in developer versions of the OS. With better control for families and smarter tools for searching photos, Android 16 is shaping up to be a useful update for many users.

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