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Google has released the Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 for supported Pixel devices, offering new features and improvements. Eligible Pixel users can enroll in the beta program via Google's Android Beta website and download the update through their device settings. The update brings enhancements like new features and UI improvements, with availability for recent Pixel models.
Google has released the first beta of its QPR3 update for Pixel devices, introducing minor tweaks such as adjustable flashlight brightness, the option to remove the At A Glance widget, and improved location usage notifications, with a full rollout expected early next year.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces several new features for Pixel phones, including a flashlight brightness slider, customizable navigation button order, an expandable location indicator, automatic wireless ADB reconnect, and screen casting capabilities for external displays.
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 is now available for Google Pixel devices, offering new features like removing At a Glance, adjusting flashlight brightness, and showing location usage with a blue dot, with a stable release expected in March 2026. Users are warned about potential data corruption when leaving the beta, and the update is accessible via OTA or sideloading for supported Pixel models.
Google's release of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 includes a subtle Easter egg tweak that hints at the imminent arrival of Android 15, with the change from the classic circular badge to an inverted triangle likely indicating the upcoming release's alphabetical order. While there's no official date for Android 15's preview, the tweak suggests that Google's next major release is on the horizon, possibly arriving in February or March.
Google has released the first preview of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1, introducing new features such as an app icon appearing when using fingerprint or face unlock, new codenames hinting at a Pixel Tablet 2, an Easter egg teasing Android V (15), and scanning for deceptive apps. The update also includes the existing "Screen protector mode" and a fix for a feature unintentionally released only to non-Beta users. Users of compatible Pixel devices can install the beta using a step-by-step guide.
Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 has been released with UI tweaks to Home Controls, significant tweaks to Pixel display color profiles, fullscreen wallpaper preview, and the return of battery percentage in the top-right corner. The update also includes bug fixes and performance optimizations, but there are known issues with the camera displaying a black screen and the device rebooting when switching on or off a work profile.
Google is rolling out Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 to Pixel phones, which will be the last major quarterly update for Android 13. The QPR3 should be rather stable and will see its consumer launch in June. The Android Beta Feedback app is available on Pixel to submit problems. The update includes fixes for issues such as Bluetooth audio not working on some devices and the fingerprint icon erroneously changing to an exclamation point. Known issues include the camera displaying a black screen and the device rebooting when a work profile is switched on or off.