After a long wait, we finally have Android 16, which has received its first-ever public rollout among all the smartphone OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers). As the first public release, QPR1, you will get a selected number of features on your phone.

Here is everything you need to know about Google’s Android 16 QPR1 Public release and the features you will see.

Android 16 QPR1 Public Update Is Out! Here Are the List of Features You Will Get

As Google takes the headlines with its Android 16 QPR1 release, many features will be available for the Pixel devices and devices from manufacturers like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, etc.

Talking about the features, let’s take a deep dive into what features you will be getting to see.

1. Streamlined Notifications
2. Simple Calling Features With the Support of a Hearing Device Aid
3. Added Security Features
4. More Productivity-Themed Features

These are the four major Android 15 QPR1 public release updates. The design changes come under “Material 3 Design.” Here is everything in detail.

1. Streamlined Notifications

The first significant changes you will see on the notification side! Streamlined notifications include getting updates on food delivery. However, this will be compatible with apps that support “ride-share and food delivery feature.”

Also, the users will be getting proper Android alerts, and mountain-view-based tech giants have already started working with OEMs like Samsung, Oppo, and OnePlus to integrate into their live alerts.

Notifications will also be grouped, which helps reduce clutter, and you can open them with one tap.

2. Simple Calling Features With the Support of a Hearing Device Aid

Android 16 QPR1 update is beneficial for users who use a “hearing aid device.” which can connect and help the users to hear better.  Google also adds the “native control feature,” especially for hearing devices, which supports changing the audio levels.

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3. Added Advanced Security Features

Android 16 by Google also gets an additional and advanced “Security Features” layer with this new QPR1 update.

Mountain-view giant named it the “Advanced Protection feature,” Now, with the new update, users will be getting robust protection from online attacks, harmful websites, and scam calls.

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4. Productivity-Themed Feature – Desktop Windowing, External Display Feature

Inspired by Samsung’s Dex, the all-new Android 16 QPR1 update will feature “desktop windowing,” which helps users interact with apps and content on large-screen devices like tablets. You will also get split-screen support, resizing multiple apps on a single screen.

Also, you will get the feature to create short keys with the help of the hotkeys. Google also promises that with more updates, the devices will get support to connect to “external display” as well.

You will get these major updates with the all-new Android 16 QPR1. What are your thoughts about it? Do share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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