Android 16 QPR1 is MASSIVE | Material 3 Expressive overhaul.

Android 16 QPR1 is here — and it’s a massive update! 🚀 In this video, we break down all the new features, design changes, and hidden tweaks across UI, lockscreen, Quick Settings, Wallpaper & Style, notifications, desktop mode, and more. From Pixel 6 to Pixel 10, see what’s new, what’s changed, and how it all works on your device. Use the chapters below to skip to the parts that matter most to you. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/Join9to5Google Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2025/09/01/eve... FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: ads@9to5mac.com Follow us   / 9to5google     / 9to5google     / 9to5google   Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan:   / jordanintheknow   🎥 Other channels 🎥    / 9to5mac      / electrekco      / 9to5toys      / dronedj   Damien's favorite gear: Panasonic Lumix S5 II X: https://amzn.to/3Vqce8E Panasonic 85mm f1.8: https://amzn.to/3rkwHdQ Sigma 28-70mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/4ahsoW2 Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3exGWGA RODE NTG-3: https://amzn.to/3iidwNu Jordan's favorite gear: Canon R8: https://amzn.to/3URdIIN Canon RF 50mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/3UGwIti Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3SIO6ej MacBook Pro 14-inch: https://amzn.to/3I6ZDPA Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3wnmUu4 NEEWER 72 Inch Tripod: https://amzn.to/49FZqP7 Timestamps -- 00:00 – Intro 00:16 – How to navigate this video + supported devices 00:36 – UI changes 00:36 – Settings app redesign 01:25 – App info page redesign 02:12 – Lockscreen redesign 02:28 – Expanded home grid layouts 02:46 – Default lockscreen clock gains more options 03:04 – Lockscreen shortcuts selector has new layout 03:19 – Battery settings updated layout 04:13 – Enhanced controls for lockscreen notifications 04:13 – Larger notification panes on lockscreen and Quick Settings 04:31 – Redesigned Notification history page 05:08 – Media output switcher changes 05:54 – New pop-up permissions panel redesign 06:17 – New layout for Ringtone selection 06:42 – Usability changes 06:42 – Quick Settings redesign 07:51 – Single-tap QS shortcuts 08:32 – Wallpaper & style redesign 09:30 – Wallpaper & style ‘Effects’ panel 11:02 – Suggested photos in Wallpaper & style 11:02 – Wallpaper confirmation panel changes 17:48 – Quick wallpaper selector changes 11:53 – Desktop mode for Pixel 8 and newer 13:37 – Check enrolled fingerprints option 21:47 – Recents menu drop-down options 14:15 – Volume slider + panel redesign 15:11 – Audio sharing live 15:11 – Pop-up app list redesign 15:11 – Notification redesign 16:50 – Increased interactivity on sliders 17:07 – Performance boosts 17:48 – Haptic feedback improvements 18:24 – Pop-up warnings/messages have smaller arrow toggles 18:24 – Cosmetic changes 18:24 – Updated status bar chips 19:27 – New system font 19:27 – Improved system animations 20:24 – Media player changes 20:24 – New pull tabs in Settings 20:24 – Updated ‘Software updates’ screen 21:01 – Squiggly line progress bars 21:47 – Homescreen layout options renamed 21:47 – Squircle selectors in certain menu sections 22:03 – Recents drawer buttons 22:03 – Updated Quick Settings bottom-right menu buttons 22:45 – New Status bar icon style 28:35 – New ringtones and sounds 02:28 – Flat icons in At a Glance widget 24:32 – Pixel Launcher search bar redesign 24:32 – Filled outline icons within Modes section 24:32 – Improved Gemini activation animation + haptics 25:12 – 5-bar cellular status bar icon 26:46 – Increased spacing in Settings app 26:46 – Improved toggle visibility within Settings app sections 26:46 – Dynamic Color theming for Pixel Launcher shortcuts 19:27 – Drop shadow on system font in specific areas 26:46 – Enhanced Dynamic Color themes 27:03 – Edit QS tiles renames “Reset” to “Undo” with new button 27:44 – New battery icons when charging, Battery Saver + more 21:01 – Frames animation when using the wallpaper option 27:59 – Phone ringtone renamed to “Ringtone alert” 27:59 – Default notification sound renamed to “Notification alert” 28:35 – Demo gifs transparent in Settings 28:35 – Updated Flash notifications Settings page 29:51 – New keyboard clicks and lock sounds 29:51 – Updated homescreen page tabs 27:44 – Updated battery icon in Charging optimization --