The update will also bring with it changes to notifications. Android 16 QPR1 introduces Live Updates, a new notification ...

Cheesecake is the top choice for Android 17's dessert codename in our recent survey, beating out Churro and other desserts ...

Google is rolling out the third and final beta for Android 16 QPR1. Here's everything new for Pixel phones in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3.

Google wants to bring Androids closer to a desktop-like experience as it prepares to combine Android and ChromeOS into a ...

Perhaps one of the biggest changes that's easiest to spot is that the chart loses its bold and bright colors, instead, opting ...

So, the community often dives in to discover what’s new. This latest Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 OTA is no exception. However, the Android Authority team has found some new things in early explorations.

Google's August 2025 Pixel update brings key bug fixes and patches a major security flaw. The update supports Pixel 6 through ...

Implications for Android's Broader Ecosystem QPR1 Beta 3 sets important precedents for future Android development cycles. Polish and performance receive equal priority with new feature development.

More info. Google released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 update today for its line-up of Pixel devices. This latest update brings us one step closer to a stable release (likely in September).

Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 Bug Fixes: As far as fixes go, Google really is just tidying up some last minutes issues from media controls being funky to Material You colors being too similar.

This setting can be turned on in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 by heading to Settings > Notifications > Notifications on lock screen. Nothing else about that menu has seemed to change in this update.