Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority
Google released the first beta of Android 16’s second quarterly platform release today. We installed Android 16 QPR2 Beta 1 to find out what’s new, so read on if you’re trying to decide whether it’s worth installing on your own device or you simply want to know what’s coming in the future!
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For this release, Google has blessedly offered a list of changes, giving us some ideas of where to start looking for these hot new features. Here’s what the company says to expect in QPR2 Beta 1:
UI, System Experience, and Accessibility
Expanded Dark Theme
Auto-Themed App Icons
Interactive Chooser Sessions
Smoother Android Migrations
PDF Document Annotation and Editing
Display Topology API
Device-aware ViewConfiguration
Granular Haptic Feedback Control
Quick Settings Tile Categories
Media & Audio
IAMF Decoding Support
Personal Audio Sharing in Output Switcher
New AAudio APIs
HDR/SDR Brightness Slider
Connectivity
Companion Device Management Enhancements
MediaRouter Network Privacy Improvements
Privacy & Security
Secure Lock Device
Phone Theft Protection Toggle
Developer Productivity
Widget Engagement Metrics
Early Warnings for 16KB Page Size Compatibility
Enhanced Profiling
More Robust Multi-Display Testing
We’re starting to dig in even deeper ourselves, and will be regularly updating this post with our discoveries.
This article will be updated as we find new features. Check back later for more information!
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