Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 updates status bar chip for phone calls, Gemini Live

With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, it’s slightly easier to manage ongoing calls, including Gemini Live, from the status bar chip.

Previously, tapping the pill-shaped chip when in a call would open the responsible app. With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 (via Android Authority), this action opens (slides down) the ongoing call notification. 

As such, you can quickly Hang Up, adjust the Speaker, and Mute. This is somewhat similar to how Android 15 QPR1 introduced a prominent status bar chip for screen Casting, recording, and sharing. That trio offers a smoother animation for the dialog box that opens at the center of your screen. 

What you get with the calling chip is the same notification as additionally evidenced by the ability to expand/shrink it with the corner chevron. It’s the same behavior as Live Updates.

This new call chip behavior in Android 16 QPR1 also applies to Gemini Live to quickly Hang Up or Hold. With the latter action, you can resume a session with two quick taps.

More on Android 16:

• Android 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns the Pixel Launcher search bar, adds AI Mode
• This is Android 16’s desktop mode – a little broken, but the start of something good [Gallery]
• Here’s everything new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 [Gallery]

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