Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 is here, with Pixel’s DeX competitor and more

Jun 10, 2025 - 23:05
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Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 is here, with Pixel’s DeX competitor and more
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  • Google has announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.
  • The new beta software brings a desktop mode when connected to an external display.
  • The update also brings desktop windowing functionality to tablets.

Google launched Android 16 QPR1 beta 1 last month, giving us our first official look at the company’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. Now, the company has announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 beta 2.

Perhaps the most notable addition is a desktop mode, dubbed connected displays. This follows in the footsteps of Samsung DeX by offering a PC-like environment when connected to an external display. Google says the feature is available on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 families and can be enabled by visiting developer settings and tapping desktop experience features.

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