Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 hands-on: Finally, the big update we wanted

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 hands-on: Finally, the big update we wanted

I think a lot of people would agree that the Android 16 QPR1 update is the “real” update that we’ve...

I installed Android 16 QPR1 beta 1, and these are the big changes I noticed immediately

Thanks to the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 1, I got my first taste of Google’s next major OS and its Material 3 Expressive design changes. While I haven’t explored everything this beta offers, a few highlights are worth mentioning. If you’re not on the QPR1 beta yet and want to be, it’s easy to join. We have a guide for installing Android 16 QPR1 beta on your device if needed, but the process is straightforward. Opt into the beta program by s…