Google recently released Beta 2 for both Android 16 QPR3 and Android 17, offering a glimpse into the future of the operating system. The latest episode of the 9to5Google podcast, Pixelated, dives deep into the new features and changes. This week’s discussion was led by Will Sattelberg, with Andrew Romero joining as a guest while Abner and Damien are at Mobile World Congress.
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Timecodes
- 00:00 – Intro and Android 16 QPR3
- 03:53 – AI-generated icons
- 13:15 – Now Playing app and flashlight toggle
- 22:05 – Pixel Desktop experience, At a Glance, and Gemini Automation
- 34:18 – Pixel Watch Drop, briefly
- 36:09 – Android 17 Beta 2 and Bubbles
- 43:32 – Beta 2 grab bag
- 50:52 – Wrap-up
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