Google Android 16 Beta 2 is now live and you can install it on your Pixel device. It comes with some exciting new changes and features. To install Android 16 Beta, the best method is to opt in for the Pixel Android Beta Program, and you'll receive the OTA software update.
Android 16 Beta 2 has no changes in terms of the lock screen, but there is a new switch user widget that allows you to quickly change users. You can add multiple users and even resize this widget.
In the settings, there is an Extra Dim feature similar to Samsung Galaxy's Extra Dim, which makes the screen even dimmer by adding a black translucent layer on top of an already dimmed screen. This works well at night when using your phone.
The double-press power button gets a cool new gesture. You can now open the wallet by double-pressing the power key. It used to be camera-exclusive, but now you can select the wallet as the application to open. The animations are pretty smooth as always, and the rest of the user interface remains the same. No noticeable differences whatsoever.
Google I/O 2025 is happening on May 20, and we’ll see the final stable release of Android 16. Yes, it’s the first time Google is releasing Android 16 earlier than their usual schedule of October. So get ready with your Pixels—Android 16 stable is dropping really soon.
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