The Android 16 preview cycle continues today with QPR2 Beta 1 today for Pixel devices.
Over the next few hours, we will dive into all the new features of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 and each change. (The latest updates will be at the top of this list. Make sure you check often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 16 QPR1 BETA 3.1 of the screenshots appear on the left and QPR2 BETA 1 on the right.
If you want to quickly install Android 16 QPR1 BETA 1 on your compatible Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7A, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8A, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Pixel 9a Pixel by step.
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More apps for on -board set parameters
Expanded dark theme
90/10 Shared screen
Expressive M3 for the widget of restored users
Screen saving> Low light mode
Settings> Parental controls
- Google + family link New commands on devices has:
- Define screen time limits
- Define the timetables for downtime, restrict the access of the peripherals to specific times, such as bedtime
- Define deadlines for individual applications or block specific applications
- Filter the mature content of browsers and search engines like Google Chrome and Google Search
The display page always on a now a accompaniment graphic
Improved HDR brightness
Mobile network security
- More important placement in settings> network and internet rather than at the bottom of the SIM / Mobile network page
- “Protection of the 2G network avoids 2G networks, which are less secure. This can limit connectivity in certain places. 2G is still authorized for emergency calls, but calls may not connect if you are in international roaming. ”
Option ‘delete’ during the long pressure of a home screen application icon
Widget panel redesigned with dedicated “featured” tab
Locking widgets / “hub mode” on phones
- Launched for the first time on the Pixel tablet.
- After activating the “widgets on the lock screen”, sweep the left to access the Hub mode
More
Theme -> “minimum” icons
- The icon will get a minimum force look, see: the notebooklm and pwa application in the example below
- “Create” option to come
Transcribing live, sound amplifier and sound notifications
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