I’m using Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1. These are the 6 best (and 2 worst) things about it

Joe Maring / Android Authority You’ve probably heard a lot about the Android 16 QPR1 Beta this week — and for good reason. This newest beta release is our first look at Android 16’s biggest user-facing changes, including the Material 3 Expressive redesign. I’ve been using the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on my Pixel 9 Pro for the last couple of days, and so far, things are off to an excellent start. Material 3 Expressive is undoubtedly the hallmark feature, but there’s a lot more to this beta than Google’s new design language (as good as it may be). Here are the six best things in the first Android 16 QPR1 Beta, plus a couple of the beta’s shortcomings. Have you downloaded the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on your Pixel? 334 votes Yep, I've already got it. 37 % Not yet, but I plan to. 21 % No, I'm waiting for the stable release. 35 % I don't have a supported Pixel. 7 % Material 3 Expressive feels incredible Andy Walker / Android Authority Material 3 Expressive is the most obvious update in Andro ... Read full article.