Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 should be the last major overview (excluding fixes. 1 to come) before the stable launch in September, and Google makes adjustments to mix at a glance and the search field of the pixel launcher.
The first beta version introduced a new set of icons for white weather conditions, more minimalist and a little smaller. Google Clock went to a similar set last month.
Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 now brings the colorful – more expressive weather set now – which is easier to identify at a quick look, especially on the screen always on time. The old approach mixed with the day / date just above. This change appears at the top of your home screen and under the clock of the lock screen, as well as the AOD.
Old vs new
At the same time, the pixel launcher’s search bar has updated the icons of vocal research, Google Lens and AI mode. Instead of using Google’s four colors, they are now on the theme dynamically to match the rest of your home screen. It has the advantage of making the field less busy if you have the three shortcuts, while giving importance to the gradient “G” on the left. This change is also present at the top of the application grid.
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