All articles tagged with #android 16 qpr1
The Android 16 QPR1 September update is rolling out to various Pixel devices, bringing security patches, bug fixes across multiple components, and performance improvements, with 120 security issues addressed, including some under limited exploitation.
Google's Android 16 QPR1 update for Pixel phones introduces a major design overhaul with Material 3 Expressive, a new desktop mode similar to Samsung DeX, Live Updates for notifications, Auracast Bluetooth sharing, and various improvements for tablets and overall user experience.
Google's September 2025 Pixel Feature Drop introduces Material 3 Expressive, live lock screen effects, a redesigned Quick Settings, automatic navigation on Pixel Watch, and expanded LE Audio support with Auracast. It also enhances Gboard's AI tools, Quick Share, and reintroduces Androidify, aiming to make Pixel devices more personalized and seamless.
Google releases Android 16 QPR1 update for Pixel devices, introducing a Material 3 Expressive redesign with revamped lockscreen, Quick Settings, media controls, notifications, launcher, wallpaper options, and system UI enhancements, available on various Pixel models starting today.
Some Pixel 10 series owners are receiving a rare September 2025 security patch update, which includes bug fixes and security enhancements, despite the phones launching with Android 16 QPR1 and not yet being available in the Android Beta Program.
A future Android update will introduce a blurred wallpaper background for lock screen widgets, aligning with the Material 3 design language, and will be available on phones in Android 16 QPR1, enhancing visual consistency across the OS.
Google is testing a new launch animation for the Gemini overlay in Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2, which includes a shrinking screen effect and vibration that was previously missing due to a bug. The update also features a redesigned Pixel Launcher search with AI Mode and is currently limited to some Pixel devices.
Google is testing a new segmented design for the Pixel Launcher's search bar in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, featuring a smaller search bar with a round AI Mode button to the right, aligning with the recent home screen widget update. The redesign is currently rolling out to some users and may undergo further changes before the stable release.