About this episode
Welcome to episode 91 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, with Abner and Damien out at MWC, Will invites Andrew Romero to join him on a whirlwind tour of two new OS upgrades from Google: Android 16 QPR3, and Android 17 Beta 2. The two discuss AI-generated wallpapers, that new Now Playing app, and Android's new bubbles — not to be confused with its own bubbles — while Andrew introduces his SPI: Sandwich Price Index.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Intro and Android 16 QPR3
03:53 - AI-generated icons
13:15 - Now Playing app and flashlight toggle
22:05 - Pixel Desktop experience, At a Glance, and Gemini Automation
34:18 - Pixel Watch Drop, briefly
36:09 - Android 17 Beta 2 and Bubbles
43:32 - Beta 2 grab bag
50:52 - Wrap-up
Hosts
Will Sattelberg
Andrew Romero
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Android 16 QPR3 rolling out with March 2026 security update
March 2026 Feature Drop: Pixel 10 ‘Comfort’ view, custom AI icons, At a Glance ‘My commute,’ & more
