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Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 lands on Pixels: Check what's new, eligible models

Behind the scenes, Android 16 QPR2 beta 2 improves how the system manages memory. A new “Generational Garbage Collector” ...

Google Releases Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2

“Android 16 QPR2 has released Platform Stability today with Beta 2,” Google vice president Matthew McCullough writes. “That ...

Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2 rolls out with developer verification, OTP protection, custom icons and more

Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 2, confirming that the API surface is now locked and app-facing behaviors are finalized. Developers can now safely adapt their apps to the latest features ...
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I just downloaded the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on my Pixel. Here's how you can get it, too

Google’s opening keynote for I/O 2025 has come and gone, and if you’re an Android fan, one of the biggest pieces of news wasn’t mentioned on stage at all. In the middle of the keynote, Google quietly ...