I spent the weekend on Android 16 Beta 1, but I wouldn't have known it

Android Police·Jan 27

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Android 16 is being tested, with some outlets discussing its features and beta releases, including a QPR1 Beta. The operating system appears to include updates such as Material 3 Expressive and changes to the fingerprint reader and desktop mode. However, the exact details and timeline of its release are unclear, with different beta versions and features being reported.

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