Everything new in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 [Gallery]
The big Material 3 Expressive redesign we’ve waiting for is here with Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 for Pixel today.
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Google details desktop windowing on external displays, set for Android 16 QPR1 Beta
Google’s work on an Android desktop mode continues with desktop windowing coming to external displays with an upcoming Android 16 QPR1 Beta.
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Android 16 QPR1 bug prevents new apps from appearing on home screen
Android 16 QPR1 has just been released, and for all of the welcome design language changes and UI adjustments, there’s one small bug. The bug causes new apps not to be added to the home screen, even if the settings say otherwise.
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Android 16 QPR1 brings back ‘Audio Sharing’ through Auracast, no Pixel Buds support yet
Google has been working on support for Bluetooth’s Auracast function in Android for a while now, and now “Audio Sharing” has returned, hopefully for good, in Android 16 QPR1.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16’s new Quick Settings revives one-tap Do Not Disturb shortcut
Among the many visual updates in Android 16, there are also some functional changes, including the return of a one-tap Do Not Disturb function in the Quick Settings.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 volume slider redesign adds mini waveform, media player tweaks
With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, Google has redesigned the volume slider and panel, while the media player sees small tweaks.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Android 16’s new desktop mode builds on ‘the foundation of Samsung DeX’
Google has been working on a “desktop mode” for Android 16 for a while now and at Google I/O’s developer talks, the company confirmed that these improvements have arrived in part thanks to Samsung DeX.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Pixel adding wallpaper shape and weather ‘Effects’ in Android 16 QPR1 [Gallery]
Google Pixel phones are picking up a new customization option for wallpapers, with “Effects” in Android 16 able to turn a wallpaper into a specific shape and color style, as well as applying weather effects on top.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 adds new notification shortcuts and lock screen layout
Among the many updates in Android 16 QPR1’s big redesign is a new look for notifications which includes more prominent shortcuts for settings, history, and also an updated lock screen layout too.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 delivers a colorful Settings app redesign [Gallery]
At the basis of all Android 16 QPR1 design shifts, the Settings app carries the most colorful change. The new app gets new icon colors throughout, adding a little bit of life to the options haven.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 redesign updates Recents menu with drop-down options, better big-screen layout
Android 16 QPR1 has launched, and the new redesign changes what the Recents menu looks like on all devices, with a new layout for larger displays and drop-down options.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 redesigns ‘Wallpaper & Style’ settings, revamps lock screen customization [Gallery]
Android 16 QPR1 launched during Google I/O 2025, and it brings some massive changes with Material 3 Expressive. The new design language completely redesigns Android 16’s lock screen customization options.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle shrinks Pixel’s At a Glance widget in Android 16 QPR1, but you still can’t turn it off
Google is finally delivering an update to the At a Glance widget on Pixel devices in Android 16 QPR1, making the widget smaller, but still not allowing it to be disabled completely.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta redesigns Quick Settings on Pixel
With Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1, Google is redesigning Quick Settings on Pixel with resizable tiles and a background blur.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 QPR1 Beta 1 rolling out with Material 3 Expressive redesign
Ahead of Android 16’s stable release, Google today is rolling out QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel devices with the Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4.1 rolling out with many Pixel bug fixes
Google is rolling out Android 16 Beta 4.1 to Pixel devices nearly four weeks after the last scheduled update.
Expand Expanding CloseYes, Android 16 Beta 4 tweaked the Pixel’s status bar clock
In addition to Dynamic Color for some of the always-on display (AOD) clocks, Android 16 Beta 4 tweaks the time in the status bar.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4 bug removes long-press for lockscreen shortcuts
In what’s most likely a bug, some Android 16 Beta 4 users no longer have to long-press lockscreen shortcuts.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4: How to bring back Pixel Battery health [U]
After introducing last month, Android 16 Beta 4 has removed the new Battery health stats page for a number of Pixel owners.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4: Some AOD clocks get Dynamic Color
A subtle change in Android 16 Beta 4 adds Dynamic Color to the always-on display (AOD) clocks.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4 makes media player artwork darker
A curious change in Android 16 Beta 4 sees Google darken artwork in the media player on Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in Android 16 Beta 4 [Gallery]
Beta 4 of Android 16 is now available as Google’s next major OS update nears the end of the development process.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Pixel 9a can now enroll in the Android 16 Beta
After just launching a few days ago, the brand-new Pixel 9a is now eligible to enroll in the Android 16 Beta with the release of Beta 4.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 Beta 4 rolling out for Pixel
Google is rolling out Android 16 Beta 4 today to Pixel devices as the first release candidate build ahead of the consumer launch. It’s available now as an on-device OTA, with factory images not yet live.
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