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What you need to know • Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices with new features and stability fixes. • The update adds a "+" button to app shortcuts, making it easier to pin them directly to the home screen. • Other changes include a Live Caption shortcut in volume controls and larger icons in the search bar. • The stable Android 16 QPR2 update is expected to roll out to all users in December 2025.

It's been only a couple of months since Google rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 update, which introduced the Material 3 Expressive design language to older Pixel devi

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