Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
Google has released the third and final beta for Android 16’s first quarterly platform release (QPR1). Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 is available without a detailed changelog, which is typical for these releases. We’ve already started digging into the build to find out what’s new, though, and here’s what we’ve discovered so far.
Note: At the time of this article’s publication, Google has only released the Generic System Images (GSIs) for Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3. The update has not yet begun to roll out for Pixel phones. Once it does, we’ll be able to dive more deeply into the release to see what’s new.
The screen magnifier can now zoom into the keyboard
In Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3, there’s a new “magnify keyboard” option under Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. This feature lets you “zoom into the keyboard to see emojis and letters when using full-screen magnification.”
The stable release of Android 16 QPR1 is scheduled for September 3, 2025, but the beta program for QPR2 will likely kick off before then. If you’re currently in the Android 16 QPR1 beta and want to receive the public stable release, now is a good time to unenroll from the program. Staying enrolled will likely result in your device being automatically updated to the next beta track (QPR2) instead of the stable build.
This article will be updated as we find new features. Check back later for more information!
