For over five years now, Pixel users have had a powerful tool built into their Recents menu: the ability to select text and images for quick copying, sharing, and more. With Android 16 QPR3, however, the images side of things is getting a pretty massive downgrade, and it’s not exactly clear as to why.
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In December, Pixel Launcher search was replaced by the Google app. The Android 16 QPR3 March update compounds this design regression by removing the M3 Expressive search bar from the homescreen.
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Besides the new features introduced with Android 16 QPR3, the March 2026 Pixel update includes several bug fixes across Audio, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, Telephony, and User Interface.
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Android 16 QPR3 is rolling out today with the March 2026 security patch for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, and Pixel 10a. We also have the latest Pixel Feature Drop.
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Motorola’s track record for Android updates is… bad, but there’s at least one thing improving. For the third year in a row, Motorola’s Razr phones have been updated earlier than their predecessors, with Android 16 now headed to Razr (2025) and Razr Ultra.
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2.1 is rolling out to Pixel devices today. This patch comes almost four weeks after the last release, and is surprisingly not Beta 3.
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With Android 16 QPR3, Google is introducing more granular Adaptive Connectivity settings on Pixel phones.
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Android 16 will be the last update for the OnePlus 10 Pro, after the company announced a rare support extension. The last Android upgrade is rolling out now.
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At the moment, Gemini’s “Computer Use” efforts are focused on desktop web as seen by the Gemini Agent available for AI Ultra subscribers. Availability on Android seems inevitable, with 16 QPR3 Beta 2 preparing for that with a new “Screen automation” permission.
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Android 16 QPR3 is shaping up to be a sizable release, and Beta 2 is now available for Google Pixel devices. This is a big update that “addresses a wide range of stability, performance, and usability issues.”
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 is now available for Pixel devices following last month’s release just before the holidays.
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The year in updates is getting underway with the January 2026 security patch for Android 16 QPR2 on the Pixel 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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Following last week’s release, Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1.1 is rolling out with one fix for Pixel devices.
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As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come.
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Android 16 QPR3 launched today for Google Pixel devices, bringing some interesting tweaks to round out the later stages of this software build. The newest update brings a smooth new folder animation to the forefront, along with a couple of customization changes for the home screen.
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Google is adding a new notifying dot in Android 16 QPR3 which tells you when an app is accessing your location.
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Android 16 QPR3 will finally let you adjust the brightness of your Pixel’s flashlight from the Quick Settings Tile.
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Android 16 QPR3 is the next notable quarterly update coming in March 2026, and Beta 1 is rolling out today for Pixel devices.
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Google Pixel phones are adding support for the three-button layout used in navigation by Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but only in the latest beta for now.
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With Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, Google is finally letting Pixel owners remove At a Glance from their homescreen.
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Android 16 is widely available on Pixel devices, but Google continues to run beta programs for the latest updates. Here’s the newest Android 16 Beta available for Google Pixel, and how you can install it.
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The preview cycle continues today with Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 now available for Google Pixel devices. This follows the stable QPR2 launch at the start of December.
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The OnePlus Open is picking up its Android 16 update in the US market following other regions.
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Not too long after landing on the Nothing Phone (3), Android 16 (Nothing OS 4.0) is now rolling out to the Nothing Phone (3a) series.
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