Yesterday Google announced the availability of Android 16 and a wide variety of new exclusive functions for the Pixel such as the new Widget Pixel VIP. It is time to know all the news that they bring Android 16 and Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.
The only thing is that in the first stable version the new design language does not appear Material 3 Expressive which was announced in May and the redesigned desktop mode, so that at first it can give the feeling of being a minor update.
The best of Android 16 will arrive in a few monthsbut today we can know two functionalities that change the experience of an updated mobile to this version.
One of the most important is “Live Updates”the Android version of “Live Activities” of iOS. What he does is show a timeline in the notification bar to indicate how much remains to get to our destination or the estimated time of arrival of a deliveryman.
Google claims that it is one of Android 16’s best experiences, but will arrive completely in the Pixel in the following months, according to Android Authoritywith what would be the Android 16 QPR1 or QPR2 update.
“Live Updates” in Android 16
It should be remembered that in August Google plans to present his new Pixel, so the logical thing is that he leaves some of those star functions as exclusive of his mobiles.
The second most important experience of Android 16 It is the API APP Functions. Currently, Gemini can only connect with a limited series of services such as Google Flights or Spotify, but with “App Functions” everything changes.
Gemini on Android 16 will change completely
This API allows third -party Apps developers expose the key functions of your apps to Google AIso Gemini could make an order directly in the McDonald’s app if it would be required.
Another news is Advanced Protectionwhich activates a series of security measures to protect the user from online attacks, harmful apps and insecure websites. A function made for public figures or for users who prioritize security.
Advanced Protection on Android 16
A new security measure is identity checkwhich requires biometric authentication to access sensitive resources when you are out of safe locations. For example, if we use the saving credentials of an app, this fingerprint identification is requested.
Improved Tablets Productivity. Apart from the modes of dividing screen and a single app, now you can open, move and resize the windows of multiple apps on a single screen. Just as it would be done with the desktop in Windows.
Windows can be resolved in Android 16
This function will later arrive this year, as well as the direct keyboard access with which unique combinations can be created and match that experience that many programs offer in Windows.
There is another novelty for productivity And it is the search for apps when the taskbar under this mode is complete. It can be sliding laterally through the prior of the miniature of each app.
The flow flow in desktop mode
The automatic notifications group Order everything and minimize that moment of grief when there are dozens of messages from one or another app or social networks. Now they are all grouped by app.
Clearer calls with auditory devices With greater control and the possibility of moving to the mobile as an input that will mitigate the noise of the environment when they occur. A great function for the accessibility of Android 16.
The novelties of auditory devices
Screenshots in HDR of the photos under this format so that the quality, color and detail of such visual content is not lost.
The predictive gesture backwards It is already finally available on Android 16 after months of waiting. Now you will see a previous screen/apparatus before finishing the gesture.
All the news of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2
The Pixel can already go to the installation of the Android 16 QPR Beta 2 that includes many novelties such as Google’s new logo with their color degraded, and “Live Effects” in the Wallpaper selector.
According to 9to5googlethe theme has also become more vibrant in the media player and there is a small change in the location of the Wi -Fi connection sign, which now goes to the right side in the status bar as in the iPhone.
And finally, with beta 2 already Pixel 8 and 9 can be connected to an external screen (Displayport) To start a desktop session with the windows that can be resolved. The only thing is that you have to activate “Desktop Experience Features” in developer options.
